The creation of patriarchy
Lerner, Gerda, 1920-20131986
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When precisely did the ideas, symbols and metaphors of patriarchy take hold of Western civilization? When were women, so central to the creation of society, moved on to the sidelines? Where is the evidence to support the notion that male dominance over women is a natural state of things? Gerda Lerner's radical review of Western civilization shows that male dominance over women has nothing to do with biology, and everything to do with cultural and historical habits. Dr Lerner draws her evidence from a host of archaeological, literary and artistic sources, using them to pinpoint the critical turning points in the allocation of women's roles in society.
Main title:
The creation of patriarchy / Gerda Lerner.
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Imprint:
New York : Oxford University Press, 1986.New York : Oxford University Press, 1986.
Collation:
xvi, 318 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm.
Series title:
Women and history ; volume 1.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780195051858 (pbk)
Dewey class:
305.409301.412
Language:
English
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BRN:
167989