I thought that it was interesting to read that the Paleolithic societies of hunters/gatherers was probably more egalitarian than the later agricultural societies because of the nature of that type of lifestyle. There would be a sort of built in equality where everyone would have to pull together, like in a hunt for large mammals, or in the foraging and gathering of food stuffs. These Nomadic peoples would have to travel light, and unnecessary possessions would only slow one down and adversely affect survival.  It does not surprise me that these customs, that were carried into the 20th century with the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, would lead to a highly satisfying life in many regards.  If we look at modern 21st century society we are starting to see a small movement back towards a simpler way of life with less possessions, less striving for more just for the sake of it, and a new found respect for leisure time, and a certain quality of life associated with simple pleasures.  We have also seen the movement of equality of the genders since in most modern societies both women and men share in the gathering of assets for the household.