In our patriarchal society, women are often thought of as less-than in comparison with men. Power and its attendant benefits flow preferentially to men, as is demonstrated by persistent pay inequality. It might seem as if women are trapped in the role of second-class citizens. Despite these appearances, I would like to suggest that women are in fact the holders of great power. In this episode, I’ll present some evidence for my views, and I’ll suggest some ways in which women...