The Return of Patriarchy

In: FP, Heft 153, S. 56-65

Abstract

Argues that patriarchy is the reason that human civilization has not succumbed to fertility declines & is resurging. The implications of the relationship between patriarchy, population, and power are looked at. The characteristics of patriarchal societies are identified before looking at some of the system's pitfalls. With the fall of patriarchy, it is contended that civilization does not fail, but rather transforms. Further, societies that are the most secular & most generous with underfunded welfare states are most prone to religious revivals & reemergence of the patriarchal family.