Women in ancient India
was secondary as men were misogynist in outlook is the general worldview.
Matriarchy did exist in the early days of human civilization in many societies.
Today if one has to survive the chaos and tragedy that we are facing then the
only solution is establishment of a matriarchal society which is based on
creative and generative action. To know more
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