The phrase, mistakenly attributed to Aristotle: "Masculine republics give way to feminine democracies, and feminine democracies give way to tyranny." is of a more modern pedigree and its author is unknown. 

We live in a time when democracy is elevated to the point of adulation, which it in no way deserves. It has been said that democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. I find that a fair depiction.

Masculine republics have more in common with monarchies than democracies. I also think the depiction of democracies as feminine is accurate and telling. We are currently living in such a feminine environment, and are well on the way to tyranny.

Is it still possible to reverse course? Perhaps, but I must confess that I don't know how.