Well, they do, really. If you view "society" as an institution run by men with an eye to profit. ie Capitalism. Not all women, of course. There's still women like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Sarah Palin.

But for the most part, intelligent women make men feel threatened. What's the best way to shut them up? Bring back the bible. That's why capitalism is shifting towards theocracy. It's better for rich white men. Plus, it shoves women back into the dark ages. Reconnection of church and state isn't far behind.