Anathema
Crotchety Olde Man
Its not society. Its men that dont trust women. Since they are physically bigger then they can enforce their will. That has nothing to do with inherent ability. Anyone with intellect can see that women are way better at multitasking and running things. The point is that there have been societies with women in charge that did great. I wont allow you to define what societies I pick to illustrate that point.
We've had damn near every type of society imaginable at one time or another in the Western world, but never a long-term matriarch. That's just a fact of life.
There has to be a reason for that. Something beyond "The Old Boys Club". I just don't see Society as a whole being comfortable with a matriarchal government model. Otherwise just the Men either. The women as well.