Matriarchal theory of origin of state has been criticized on following basis :
1. This theory speculates only about the beginning of society, especially families. This can not be assumed reliable for the origin of state.
2. It is very difficult to say that only matriarchal families were in prevalence in the beginning of human society. This is also possible that somewhere matriarchal and somewhere patriarchal families were there.
3. This theory explains the development of state in very simple and easy terms, which actually is not that simple. This theory ignores the other elements responsible for the origin and development of state.
4. This theory explains only the development of society rather than the development of state. In this view, this theory is more social than political.
