Gender Distinctions: Hunter-Gatherers vs. Agrarian Societies

Were women better off in the paleolithic and neolithic periods before the agricultural revolution? How did thier lives change as societies became centralized and sedentary? Give an example of a region or country that is exemplary in establishing strong rights for women. Is there a region or country in the world today that treats women as property?

In your view, have women become equal to men in politics, economics, justice, culture, and religion in the United States of America? In supporting your answer, what types of obstacles have women overcome or need to overcome to acheive equality?