As a result , the Piaroa have been described by some anthropologists as a functioning anarchist society .
Anthropologist Joanna Overing also notes that social hierarchy is minimal , and that it would be difficult to say any form of male dominance exists , despite leaders being traditionally male .
The Piaroa have been described by some anthropologists as a functioning anarchist society .
Anthropologist Joanna Overing also notes that social hierarchy is minimal , and that it would be difficult to say any form of male dominance exists , despite leaders being traditionally male .