And of course, it is the males who have determined, still determine what is "orthodox, faithful, very productive." 
 

But much of what constitutes "orthodoxy" has been and still is based on an 'androcentric system of values and symbols as society'.  The official church lapped up this system and imposed it on the people as 'God's Will'.  But androcentrism was not part of the message of Christ---no matter what the Church taught [and still tries to teach].  Christianity/Catholicism only reflected the culture from which it emerged.  It really did not prayerfully reflect on Christ's dealings with non-Jews[strangers from other cultures], the poor and women.