Why is patriarchy omnipresent?

The force of patriarchy (Haryana being at the forefront of it) overrides religious differences and/ or sectarian conflicts. For instance, be it a polytheistic religion like Hinduism or a monotheistic faith like Islam, patriarchy prevails! Be it an upper caste or a lower caste, it still prevails. What constitutes its persistence, directly or indirectly? Also, do you want to strengthen it, dilute it or abolish it?