Patriarchy is a new concept that rose out of the division of public v.s. private spaces

10 or 12,000 years ago, humans settled down and formed societies. With increased population, specialized classes emerged, including warriors, priests, merchants, and nobles. This led to the exclusion of women from public spaces and the rise of patriarchy. However, patriarchy is a relatively new development in human society, suggesting it is not a necessary feature. The old caveman narrative oversimplified gender roles in ancient times, according to Meg Conkey.