‘The patriarchs; the origins of inequality’

Are men and women inherently different and are our social constructs a reflection of the natural world order? How did patriarchy become common around the world and can we change the dominance of men in societies? The World’s Carol Hills speaks with science journalist Angela Saini about her new book, “The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality.”

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