It depends a bit on the particular tribe. They’re not all the same.
And in a lot of cases you’ll find that the extra status and social position afforded to males in these cultures is to offset the fact that, ultimately, they’re considered to be expendable. You find far more cultures where the males are expected to die bravely holding off the enemy so the women and children can escape than vice-versa. You only keep them willing to do that by offering high status to the survivors.
It depends a bit on the particular tribe. They’re not all the same.
And in a lot of cases you’ll find that the extra status and social position afforded to males in these cultures is to offset the fact that, ultimately, they’re considered to be expendable. You find far more cultures where the males are expected to die bravely holding off the enemy so the women and children can escape than vice-versa. You only keep them willing to do that by offering high status to the survivors.