oh! youre a feminist? how cute!

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

And the neighbors were aggressive, marauding, egocentric males, so it's really no surprise.

The more things change...

That's exactly my point. Any government/society that wants a piece of this planet has to be strong enough to hold it. Patriarchal societies usually make that a priority, sometimes at the expense of everything else, whereas Matriarchal societies stress social improvement.

Since social improvement is desirable and strength necessary, the best solution is a balanced society where both sexes have input, both are respected and listened to. But that means nobody gets everything their own way.

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Since social improvement is desirable and strength necessary, the best solution is a balanced society where both sexes have input, both are respected and listened to. But that means nobody gets everything their own way.

And there we have it: the Utopian society of which we dream.

I agree Bruce. I just wish strength weren't so necessary. What is in us that makes us want to conquer, own, and control? As we evolve, will we ever lose the primal urges of our ancestors?