Patriarchy is the key cultural obstacle to solidarity and sustainability. There are many other social and ecological problems, but this is the root cause of all the other problems. Culturally, it goes back to the "patriarchal family" that derives from "original sin" and is the model for most structures of secular and religious governance. I think it is crucial that we understand how to overcome this patriarchal modus operandi.
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The assumption is based on an ideological fiction, useful to explain literally everything (that is to say, nothing at all). "Patriarchy"?! Societies are to be seen individually, in their own functionning and not in any hegeliean schem, like this intellectual deus ex machina of patricarchy.
Ideological fiction? Please consider the definition of patriarchy in the dictionary. That patriarchy is an universal cultural phenomenon is something that can be empirically verified. Can you tell me about any society that is not patriarchal? But patriarchy is not just "the natural order of things." It is less that 10000 years old, and therefore not eternal, so it can evolve into a better system. How do you think we can foster a better culture of solidarity and sustainability?
Ideological fiction, surely. Empirical evidence does not cover that period and multiple societies. The hegelian falacy stands concenring this. Way to a better world? Surely Human Rights and Democracy, always giving primacy to Rule of Law and Justice. Never with any fascism, be it feminist or whatever else.
Patriarchal abuse can be empirically verified all over the world today, in all societies, and going back as long as historical data is available. According to archeological data, there is wide consensus that patriarchy became prevalent at the time of the agricultural revolution, and well before biblical texts were written. It is a cultural artifact that is not intrinsic to "natural law," and can be superseded. Going forward, it would be foolish to try any other "ism" that fosters absolute domination by whatever reason. But patriarchalism is the most pervasive of all "isms," and the nefarious consequences of male hegemony by brute force are becoming dramatically evident in social life and the ecological crisis. Feminism is a reaction to patriarchalism. It is a sign of the times, and is not so bad as fascism or communism, both of which are forms of patriarchalism. Some cultural evolution will be required toward a more egalitarian culture. Let's hope it will be a nonviolent evolution.
I'm agree with Luis Teodoro with his consideration of the meaning of Patriachal situation. I'm not sure of how to foster, but a first step must be related with the correct interpretation of the different ways in which patriarchy has developed in different societies.
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