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The Bible of Male Inferiority, Digging the tap root of
patriarchy up to Global Warming. Written by Sumudoo Gurrouge, Copyright
twenty twenty four, Sumadoo Gurrouge, All Rights Reserved ISBN nine
seventy eight DASH one, Dash three, twenty six, DASH eight

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nine five three five Dash eight. Dedication to my beloved
daughter Terra, now two and a half years old, and
to her generation, in the hope that they grow up
in a world free from the shackles of patriarchy, where
equality and compassion reign, and the lessons of male inferiority
lead to understanding and positive change for all. The Bible

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of Male Inferiority. Deconstructing distorted social structures to foster global transformation.
Human development does not occur along a continuous linear path.
There are moments when it becomes essential to deconstruct and
rebuild society by transforming belief systems, thought patterns, perspectives, habits,

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and behaviors to create a better world. Periodic paradigm shifts
are necessary to foster societal progress and make the world
a more livable place. However, unfreezing entrenched social structures poses
a significant challenge, as people are naturally resistant to change.
Although society was initially matriarchal, a historical shift occurred that

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elevated males to a position of perceived superiority over females,
mainly due to male inferiority. According to critiques, this distortion
hindered global development and gave rise to numerous social and
psychological challenges. Sumadoo Guruj's work, The Bible of Male Inferiority
seeks to lay the foundation for such transformation. Through thirty

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remarkable chapters, Guruje delves into a wide spectrum of global issues,
from personal strstruggles to the pressing crisis of climate change.
His book has the potential to disrupt stagnant, distorted patterns
of thinking by interweaving philosophy, psychoanalysis, environmental science, religion, and more.

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Scientifically and clearly, the text illustrates how feelings of inferiority
contribute to violence and social injustice. It is hoped that
The Bible of Male Inferiority will deconstruct maladaptive, unscientific belief
systems and offer insights for reconstructing societal ideologies. By doctor

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Konthi Hettigoda, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, and a chartered clinical
psychologist acknowledgments. I must acknowledge a pivotal figure in this journey,
Shima Hawaz, whose words in two thousand and nine spark
the beginning of my research. She once said, believing in

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something bigger than us makes it psychologically easier for us
to survive. This insight led me to explore the deep
connections between belief, survival, and human psychology, which eventually guided
me to John Bolby's attachment theory and the essential bond
between a primary caregiver and child. Her curiosity and passion

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for understanding the soul and human existence became the catalyst
for my earlier work What is Soul? Where Does It Exist?
And laid the foundation for the research that has continued
to shape this book. Shima has also given me inspiration
from many chapters and read the proofs of this book,
for which I am deeply grateful. I would like to

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express my deepest gratitude to the individuals who supported me
throughout this intellectual journey. First and foremost, I extend heartfelt
thanks to Sonodi Guruge, Charmath Mende's and Syrika Wade Schwarer
for dedicating their time and energy to helping lay the
foundation for the concept of male inferiority. Their insights and

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dedication were instrumental in shaping the core ideas of this work.
I am immensely grateful to Nipuna Ranawira, consultant psychiatrist, for
guiding me through Alfred Adler's theory of inferiority complex and
Martin Seligman's concept of learned helplessness. Their groundbreaking work significantly
deepened my understanding of the psychological roots of male behavior

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and its societal impacts. A special thanks goes to Somman
Molly Kumari Jayawardana, whose sociological expertise enabled me to weave
these ideas into a broader social framework. Her knowledge was
essential in giving this book a holistic perspective. I o
profound gratitude to my younger brother Megawana Guruge and his

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wife Russika, whose financial support allowed me to navigate this
intellectual journey. Without their unwavering assistance, the completion of this
book would not have been possible. I must also express
my thanks to per deep Amorkun, who visited me several
times throughout the course of this work, encouraging me to
take breaks and refresh my mind by going fishing. His

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friendship and the much needed moments of relaxation he provided
were invaluable to this process. A special acknowledgment goes to
Angela Fernando for her invaluable technological assistance throughout the completion
of this work. Her financial assistance was crucial in navigating
the digital tools necessary to bring this project to life.

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I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Malika
Gurrouge for his invaluable support in searching academic papers and
other resources essential for this work. His dedication and effort
have played a significant role in shaping the research and
foundation of this book. I extend my deepest gratitude to

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Sujit Rathniek, an acclaimed rebellious visual artist and well known
social activist in Sri Lanka. His encouragement and insistence were
pivotal in pushing me to transform my findings from twenty
seventeen into this book. Finally, I extend my deepest appreciation
to my wife, Oshadi Shiiwira, for her incredible patience and

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unwavering support throughout the countless hours I spent thinking, researching,
and at times seemingly wasting time on ideas and theories,
often without earning a penny. She stood by me. Her
understanding and encouragement have been the cornerstone of this journey,
and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you all

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for your contributions, patience, and belief in the importance of
this work. Sumudu Gurrouge, September thirtieth, twenty twenty four Forward.
As we stand at the cross roads of the twenty
first century, the challenges we face environmental crises, social inequities,

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and gender imbalances compel us to revaluate the foundational systems
that have shaped he human history. One of the most pervasive,
yet often overlooked roots of these global issues lies within
the construct of patriarchy and at its core the concept
of male inferiority in the Bible of male inferiority. Digging

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the tap root of patriarchy up to global warming, Summadoo
Gurrouge embarks on an audacious and transformative exploration of how
male insecurity, expressed through dominance and control, has not only
governed gender dynamics, but has influenced every aspect of our world,
from our ecological footprint to the very social fabric we inhabit.

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Throughout the pages of this book, Guruge draws upon a
staggering range of disciplines primatology, anthropology, history, philosophy, psychoanalysis, and
even environmental science to construct a compelling argument that male
inferiority is a critical, often unseen, driving force behind patriarchy.

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With keen insight, he demonstrates how this deep seated anxiety
eddy manifests in human behaviors that have shaped global power structures, industrialization, capitalism,
and ultimately the catastrophic environmental destruction we now face. I
am struck by the way Guruge seamlessly weaves together perspectives
from primate studies, which shed light on the behavioral parallels

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between our closest evolutionary relatives, to the psychoanalytic frameworks of
thinkers like Freud and Lacan, which expose the inner psychological
tensions that underpin male dominated systems. His exploration of matriarchal
societies and the contrasts between male led Chimpanzee hierarchies and
female led Bonobo communities provides a critical lens through which

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to assess how patriarchal power has evolved in human history.
These studies, alongside his deep engagement with historical texts, feminist movements,
and even mythological narratives like those of Lilith and Pandora
allow us to trace the tentacles of male inferiority across
time and space. Yet this book is more than just

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an analysis of historical and psychological dynamics. It is a
call to action. Gourage's exploration takes us to the heart
of the climate emergency, showing how mail driven exploitation of
nature mirrors the exploitation of women's bodies and labor, a
pattern that has led us to the brink of global
environmental collapse. In addressing global warming as an extension of

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patriarchal domination, he reveals the direct correlation between the need
for control and the devastation of the planet's ecosystems. His
work underscores the urgency of recognizing the links between gender
oppression and environmental destruction, a connection that has been central
to ecofeminist thought, but too often remains unaddressed in mainstream discourse.

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Perhaps most striking about this work is the personal journey
that underpins it. Gourrouge openly acknowledges the significant challenges he
faced in articulating these ideas, Following a traumatic brain injury
that severely impacted his linguistic abilities. This book, crafted with
the aid of both human and non human resources, stands

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as a testament to his resilience, dedication, and intellectual tenacity.
The ideas presented here, drawn from over a decade of
rigorous thinking and research, remind us of the importance of
not only examining the world through an interdisciplinary lens, but
also of addressing our personal struggles with honesty and integrity.

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The Bible of Male Inferiority is a bold, provocative, and
essential text for anyone seeking to understand the deeper roots
of our current crises. It challenges us to rethink how
we view gender, power and the environment, and to imagine
a world that is free from the destructive forces of
patriarchal control. As you read this book, I encourage you

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to open your mind to the possibility that the path
to healing, both socially and ecologically lies in confronting the
very notion of male inferiority and its wide reaching impacts.
Summadoo Guruj's work here is nothing short of revolutionary, and
it is a privilege to share this forward with you
the reader. This book is both a critical piece of

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scholarship and a clarion call for a future that is
more just, inclusive, and sustainable. As you embark on this
intellectual journey, be prepared to challenge your assumptions, engage deeply
with new ideas, and reflect on the ways in which
we can collectively uproot the foundations of patriarchy to build
a world of equality and balance. Inoka Satyangony Kerthnander, internationally

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acclaimed Sri Lankan film director, producer introduction. Since twenty seventeen,
I have written a collection of essays exploring the concept
of male inferiority, a theme often overshadowed by the dominant
narrative of male superiority. This body of war, compiled in

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the form of thirty essays, ventures into how this inferiority
has shaped human history, social structures, and even the environmental
crises we face today. These essays, converted to chapters in
this book, chosen randomly over time, cover diverse topics and
approach the subject through lenses as varied as history, philosophy, religion, anthropology, psychoanalysis,

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environmental science, primatology, and importantly, the dynamics of global warming
and environmental destruction. Yet they all converge on a central
idea that male inferiority is a critical, though often ignored
force driving patriarchal dominance and societal dysfunction, extending its influence
even to the destruction of our planet and the global

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warming emergency. At the heart of this collection is the
belief that male inferiority, a psychological undercurrent rooted in the
insecurities men feel about power, control, and dominance, has been
a driving force in shaping not just gender relations, but
entire civilizations. These essays trace how this deep seated anxiety

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has led to the creation of patriarchal structures designed to
suppress women and compensate for men's perceived lack of control.
Male inferiority has fueled aggression, domination, and environmental exploitation, contributing
directly to the unsustainable practices that have culminated in the
global warming crisis. In Digging the tap root of patriarchy,

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these essays reveal how male inferiority has not only underpinned
gender based oppression, but also extended into the exploitation of
the environment, treating nature as something to dominate and consume.
This destructive mindset deeply ingrained in patriarchal systems has driven
the very policies and practices that have led to environmental

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degradation on a global scale. While the essays range across
different disciplines and time periods, there is a unifying thread
in exploring male inferiority. I draw upon primatology, examining the
behaviors of our closest genetic relatives, chimpanzees and bonobos, as
a means to reflect on human dynamics. By contrasting the

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male led aggression of chimpanzees with the female empowered cooperative
societies of bonobos, we uncover valuable insights into how gender
relations have evolved and diverged. Through this primatological lens, we
see the same forces of male inferiority and dominance at
play in both primate and human societies, including how these

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dynamics fuel environmental exploitation. Though the topics vary, ranging from
the epic of Gilgamesh and Pandora's myth to ecofeminism, gender
based violence, and the role of patriarchy in shaping legal
and economic systems, each essay reveals how male inferiority lies
at the root of the patriarchal systems that have shaped

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our world, especially in the context of environmental destruction. These
writings are not a linear progression, but rather a series
of reflections written over time, focusing on how male vulnerability
manifests itself in societal structures, cultural representations, and even modern technology,
all the way to the looming threat of global warming.

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This book does not adhere to a rigid chronology, as
the essays were written in response to various inspirations and
topics over several years. Instead, it presents an interconnected exploration
of male inferiority, inviting readers to trace its presence across history, primatology, psychoanalysis,
and environmental science up to its role in the environmental

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crises we now face. By drawing together diverse perspectives from
primates to psychoanalysis, I hope to offer a comprehensive understanding
of how male insecurity masked as superiority, has not only
shaped the human condition, but also contributed to the planetary
crisis of global warming. This collection represents not only a

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critical examination of male inferiority, but also a call to
question the structures of patriarchy and to seek alternative models
for gender power and environmental responsibility. By challenging the very
foundations of male dominance and recognizing its contribution to global warming,
we open the door to more equitable, sustainable, and compassionate societies,

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ones that value the diversity and complexity of human experience
while protecting the planet that sustains us. Finally, I must
note that in twenty fourteen I suffered a serious brain
injury to my broker's area, which resulted in a loss
of seventy five percent of my vocabulary and speaking ability.
To write these essays and put my thoughts into words,

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I relied on both human and non human resources. If
there are any mistakes in grammar or clarity within this work,
I sincerely apologize to the readers and ask for your understanding.
Sumudo gurrooj