The ideology behind patriarchy has been lost. Its executors hold enormous power, yet they have no control. Life is no longer predictable or peaceful, as people struggle to retain their cultural identity and increasingly, to regain control over their lives and their environment. The people have lost their faith in the System. They no longer see the State as benefactor, but as oppressor as time and time again, basic human needs are overlooked.
Patriarchal rulers can only benefit their society when the needs are uniform.
In a global society there is no uniformity. Generalisation cannot meet specific needs. With the emergence of planet-wide media and communications systems, people are now developing a global consciousness. We are becoming aware of the effects of our society which occur beyond its boundaries. The repercussions of patriarchy reach far beyond the people living within its realm.