Humans evolved in cooperative groups, relying on females to procure food. The agricultural revolution changed everything, leading to surplus, social class, and male dominance. Patriarchy and sexism emerged, with gender roles being policed and elite privilege taking hold. The history of civilization is a rollercoaster of power dynamics, where equality and inequality coexist. This challenges popular grand narratives, emphasizing the importance of understanding our species' two defining shifts: adapting to the savannas by becoming equal and adapting to agriculture by creating class society.

The Digest, 11/26/2023 @1200AM, CDT

Loading...