History shows that patriarchy is not natural, nor does it begin with fathers in families. According to Angela Saini, author of the new book THE PATRIARCHS, patriarchy begins with state power, and slowly works its way into families. In addition, men did not gain power over women by being "stronger." They did it by setting up networks of political support -- and by systematically dismantling support for women. This recent LSE lecture from Saini is a fascinating listen. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/patriarchy-where-did-it-all-begin/id279428154?i=1000614580804
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@annaleen if you haven't scene this before its pretty funny and really hits on patriarchy as coming from the state

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Papa & Boy

An animated comedy about hierarchy, class, and the fraught relationship between children and the cruel societies they inherit.