A Convincing Biblical Argument for Patriarchalism and Male Headship

The only convincing argument for patriarchalism and male headship is this: from the beginning God wanted to make it as hard on himself as possible. He knew the women would get the job done, so he put men in charge on the supposition that if he could whip men into shape, he could easily do the same with women, animals, etc. That's why the sly rascal the snake in the garden went after woman. He attacked God's real mover and shaker while the man stood by like a mute dolt! History may challenge the wisdom of this strategy on God's part but it makes abundantly clear that this has been his strategy! :-)