I suggest patriarchy began forming much earlier. Females could pump out little replicas of themselves; surely ownership of that ability and it’s tangible resource led to the first steps of control and ownership.
Remember, DNA tests are a recent phenomena. How else would the patriarchy ensure the legitimacy of its line? It had to create an entire purity infrastructure around women to ensure its survival.
Fascinating as always Kaye. I can't help feeling that most men are dickheads....now my daughters are grown up it's even worse. Thank God one of them is gay!
I suggest patriarchy began forming much earlier. Females could pump out little replicas of themselves; surely ownership of that ability and it’s tangible resource led to the first steps of control and ownership.
Remember, DNA tests are a recent phenomena. How else would the patriarchy ensure the legitimacy of its line? It had to create an entire purity infrastructure around women to ensure its survival.
Fascinating as always Kaye. I can't help feeling that most men are dickheads....now my daughters are grown up it's even worse. Thank God one of them is gay!