"Communities of our ancient hunter gatherer forebears were likely egalitarian in nature and so matriarchal in social structure. Such societies are based upon maternal values, exhibiting as caretaking and nurturing negotiation-oriented communities, for women and men alike; a reality giving substance and form to the maligned mythology of a Golden Age of Matriarchy. Which only begs the question – What would our society be like if only we could escape the patriarchal rule?" https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/ancient-cultures-matriarchal-society-0011588