Hyenas and Matriarchy and a pseudo-penis

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Hyenas and Matriarchy and a pseudo-penis

I was going to post about matriarchy vs. patriarchy givenall the things that have been happening in the U.S. concerning a woman's rightto choose, and the chance we might have our first female president. However, Istumbled on spotted hyenas. I knew they were matriarchal, but I didn't knowthey have penises. Yes, the females have a penis, technically called apseudo-penis. www.genderinclusivebiology.com

This article explains it better, but all female hyenashave functional penises they use to mount & give birth. Erect penises are asign of submission in the matriarchal society of hyenas. The female hyenawithout the erect penis is the dominant leader of the entire pack.

I found this information fascinating. Is this anevolutionary device? There are two main theories about the evolution of thepseudo-penis:

Control over mating: The pseudo-penis gives femalesmore control over who they mate with.

Camouflage: The pseudo-penis may act as a masculine"camouflage" to deter aggression from other females, especially forfemale cubs at risk of infanticide.

Other than the female hyenas being badass, what does thissay about them? Is this the right way to run a society? Males aren't treatedvery well in this matriarchal society, but in a patriarchal society, femalesaren't treated very well. There needs to be a balance. I believe this is theonly way for a society to truly prosper.

Read about my badass females (without penises, lol).