Quote Originally Posted by Anova View Post
It's left intentionally ambiguous. Also, they very explicitly specify patriarchal heritage for Seekers and matriarchal heritage for Keepers. This does not automatically equate to a patriarchal and matriarchal society, so we are free to speculate on what it might be and what is common.
Except, that is the exact quote from the naming conventions. While its support is more about heritage, the exact quote says society.