The gods of our fathers

Charts the emergence of patriarchy in ancient history, and counters the notion that the male domination represents a natural inevitable order.

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""Explores the evolution of patriarchy & militarism in human civilization, positing that the development of male domination was neither natural nor innate, but rather a functional response to the need to organize and defend mass societies. Topics include: matriarchal system in early Egypt, archaeological evidence for the decline in female social status, role of organized religion in the rise of patriarchy, mass communications as a catalyst for change away from antiquated male hierarchy, current state of women's equality in the United States & Egypt." --Verso du conteneur."
"Charts the emergence of patriarchy in ancient history, and counters the notion that the male domination represents a natural inevitable order."@en
"Human nature is not fixed, nor is there anything natural or innate in male domination. Explores the evolution of patriarchy as one effective way of organizing mass societies, from evidence in ancient Egyptian villages along the Nile. As the world changes, it needs to find alternatives to patriarchy."
"Human nature is not fixed, nor is there anything natural or innate in male domination. Explores the evolution of patriarchy as one effective way of organizing mass societies, from evidence in ancient Egyptian villages along the Nile. As the world changes, it needs to find alternatives to patriarchy."@en
"Examines the way civilization has developed over the past 10,000 years. It has been predominantly hierarchical, militarist, and male dominated. Using Egypt as an example looks at the development of the patriarchical order."
"Human nature is not fixed, nor is there anything natural or innate about male domination. Explores the evolution of patriarchy as one effective way of organizing mass societies, from evidence in ancient Egyptian villages along the Nile. As the world changes, it needs to find alternatives to patriarchy."
"Human nature is not fixed, nor is there anything natural or innate about male domination. Explores the evolution of patriarchy as one effective way of organizing mass societies, from evidence in ancient Egyptian villages along the Nile. As the world changes, it needs to find alternatives to patriarchy."@en
"The loss of women's social power was a global phenomenon accompanied by the emergence of mass societies and state systems. The evolution of patriarchy as one effective way of organizing mass societies is explored."@en
"Charts the emergence of patriarchy in ancient history and counters the notion that male domination somehow represents a natural inevitable order. It questions the idea that the loss of women's social power was a global phenomenon accompanying the emergence of mass societies. The program points out that, as with slavery, we cannot afford to maintain such destructive behaviour."@en