What is Patriarchy: A myth about Patriarchy
Angela Saini argues that throughout history, there have been widespread incorrect beliefs regarding the reasons behind the existence of societies where men hold more power than women. In 1930, the announcement of the closure of the baboon enclosure at London Zoo created quite a stir. The enclosure, known as "Monkey Hill," had a notorious reputation for violent incidents and frequent deaths. One incident, in particular, caught the attention of the media and the public. A young baboon named George had taken a female baboon who belonged to the dominant male, known as the "king." After a tense standoff, George ended up killing the female. The events at Monkey Hill contributed to the prevailing belief at the time that male domination and aggression were natural traits in both animals and humans. It seemed as though visitors to the zoo were observing a glimpse into our evolutionary past, where violent males would victimize weaker females. However, it's important to ...