Genesis 2:22 And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.
When God originally created Adam and Eve, He did not do so at the same time, for Adam was created first, and after that Eve. When we read the Biblical account we will see where God gave them dominion over the earth, with Adam taking the lead, and Eve at his side, not be above him, nor below him, but at his side; just about where the ribs are located.
But after sin entered, God had to stipulate a specific pecking order, so as to maintain order and resolution in family matters, and from that time until now, it has not changed one iota, even though society may beg to differ. For the record, the Biblical chain of command puts the father at the head of the home, the wife is next, and the children come in third place.
Grandparents and extended family members also have their respective place. This does not make the wife inferior by any means, for in the God-head you have the first, second, and third Persons, yet they are all one. Similarly, in marriage, male and female become united as one, yet they are given different positions by God; It all has to do with position and role.
Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. "God bless!