According to the myth of the matriarchy ______.

A. ancestral societies were both peaceful and ruled by women until patriarchies became the dominant social structure
B. woman currently hold higher status positions than men in certain collectivists cultures
C. society is gradually becoming more feminized as women gain power and status
D. in ancestral societies women were far more competitive, aggressive, and focused on wealth acquisition


A. ancestral societies were both peaceful and ruled by women until patriarchies became the dominant social structure

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