A little research shows many ancient society's were matriarchal. The references of feminism like many ISMS were to divide and conquer societies. For example, it was common for colonist to intermarry. Intermarrying was often preceded land grabbing.
Diab writes... " Given the huge disparity between Egyptian women today and their ancient sisters, it is little wonder that Greek travellers expressed dismay when visiting ancient Egypt. "In most of their manners and customs, [Egyptians] exactly reverse the common practice of mankind," observed the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. "The women attend the markets and trade, while the men sit at home at the loom."
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2017/01/egyptian-roots-feminism-170128132954736.html
