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Matriarchal System

Description:

A matriarchal system is a social structure in which women hold the primary power, authority, and decision-making roles in a family, community, or society. It is an alternative to a patriarchal system where men typically hold these positions.

Senses and Usages:

1. General Sense: Refers to a society or culture that is organized and governed by women, where women have predominant or exclusive roles in leadership, inheritance, warfare, etc.
• Example: The Mosuo ethnic minority in China practices a matriarchal system in which women control the household, family businesses, and pass property down the female line.
2. Contrastive Sense: In comparison to a patriarchal system, a matriarchal system highlights the power and influence of women in society.
• Example: The existence of matriarchal societies challenges the widely accepted belief that patriarchy is the most prevalent social structure throughout history.

Related Products: Here are some books related to the topic:

• Matriarchal Systems: Studies on Indigenous Cultures
• Matriarchy: Power in the Hands of Women
• Women Leadership: Inspiring Stories of Female Empowerment