Various degrees of patriarchal social and political organization have existed in different societies throughout history. However, it can be argued that the natural tendency in human societies is patriarchal. In subsequent articles I will argue that some human societies deliberately modified this tendency, while others emphasized it.
Historical Origins of Patriarchy We know the approximate origin of patriarchy in modern society. It appeared in the West approximately 1200 BCE. But the credit goes to Homer (750-700 B.C.)…
This was written for the Wikipedia article. Much of that article was deleted in a dispute. What is Patriarchy? Patriarchy is a social system in which the father or…