Question

Angie writes a college paper about the origins of patriarchy. Following Gayle Rubin’s theory closely, she argues that:

a. trading women as property gave men certain rights over their female kin.
b. testosterone makes men more dominant.
c. girls develop subordinate psychologies due to their relationships with their mothers.
d. sex role theory places women in a subordinate position

Answer 1

Patriarchy is a system of social inequality based on gender, and the origins of patriarchy cannot be solely attributed to testosterone or any biological factor.

Step-by-step explanation:

Patriarchy is a system of social inequality based on gender where power is assumed to be in the hands of men. It is not accurate to say that testosterone makes men more dominant. While testosterone is a hormone associated with aggression and dominance, it does not determine an individual's behavior or ability to dominate others. The origins of patriarchy are complex and cannot be attributed solely to testosterone or any biological factor. They are influenced by cultural, historical, and socio-economic factors.