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In matriarchy, women are centered & power radiates out to the whole community, creating balance
MODERN HUMANS
PRESENT DAY
Matriarchies are theorized to be the earliest and longest-lasting societies due to their higher priority on community and connection to the earth.
It is now believed that the majority of modern human history was structured in matriarchal forms, before the violent establishment of patriarchy.
In patriarchy, men sit at the top of hierarchies: power is hoarded at the top, creating dysfunction &
imbalance
Matriarchy IS THE FUTURE
PATRIARCHY DEFINED Patriarchy is typically translated as “rule of fathers” since “at the beginning, fathers” was not considered historically, spiritually, or biologically true by the societies that preceded patriarchy. This relatively-new system developed as a pillar of capitalism, white supremacy, and monotheistic male father/God worship,
MATRIARCHY DEFINED Matriarchy is formed from "matri" - mother - and the Greek word "arkhein" which is either translated as "to begin" or "to rule". Since matriarchies were the first societies & there has not been evidence of matriarchies in which women ruled over men, "matriarchy" is more accurately translated as "at the beginning, "mothers
Modern Matriarchy
Holistic, compassionate communities that provide a good quality of life for all are possible and well-within reach with the technological advancements of our modern world. With a foundation of matriarchal principles that center women as not only creators of life, but of abundance, renewal, and balance-- women are able to maintain their full and shared humanity.
