Quote by Jane Elliot

About 10,000 years ago, males and females were acting equitably and were treating one another as equals, and then males took over the power, because they have physical power and physical strength.

About 10,000 years ago, males and females were acting equita

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This quote suggests that in the distant past, there was gender equality between males and females. However, at some point, males gained dominance and control due to their physical power and strength. The quote insinuates that the shift in power dynamics within society occurred based on physical attributes, which led to the suppression of equality and the establishment of a male-dominated hierarchy.

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By Jane Elliot

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