Thanks for the great post. Like you have indicated Patriarchy finds it's roots in ancient, primal survival instincts. The bottom line is this: men were stronger physically. Through the process of evolution, augmented by healthy doses of testosterone, men were the aggressors, the ones to explore, hunt, war...behaviors all rooted in survival instinct. Boy babies were more highly valued than girls, simply because they could fight, kill, hunt, protect. Of course the role of the female was as important to survival too, however in those primitive bands of humans there would be no births, no mothers, no secure caves or lodgings without men. So nature itself insured men dominated. This dominance and value system has stayed in place over the ages, until recently. It appears now is the time to find balance within each of ourselves. For men this may include welcoming their feminine aspects, for women their males aspects. Certainly in a larger context, the entire male dominated world culture where war, dominance, aggression, destruction, etc., prevails, must be balanced or we will destroy ourselves. The only answer is for each of us to turn within, to become more mindful, to find balance. May I add too, that women certainly have reason to be angry, who wouldn't be? However, it seems to me, that moving beyond anger to a greater mindfulness, a greater understanding of our deepest roots and our potential to become other than what we have been thus far will be more productive and stimulative to change. Perhaps the higher octave of the feminine energy: love, is what we need now. Well...there is no "perhaps" at all. "Love is all we need" and from that fountain we gain understanding and the courage to change. We're all in this together. A new strategy for survival must come forth. This time it must be based in love. RESTEEMED.