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Gail Omvedt

Vol. 22, Issue No. 44, 31 Oct, 1987

The Origin of Patriarchy

Vol. 22, Issue No. 44, 31 Oct, 1987

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Gail Omvedt

The Origin of Patriarchy Gail Omvedt The Creation of Patriarchy by Gerda Lerner; Oxford University Press, New WHAT is the origin of women's subordination? Has it existed since the beginning of human society? since the origin of private property? of the state? of agriculture? When did men gain power?

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