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Women's Liberation Radio News
Edition 21: Ancient Gynocentric Societies
Jan 4, 2018
Max Dashu, Riane Eisler, and Starhawk discuss ancient gynocentric societies, challenging stereotypes, exploring matrilineal societies, and the possibility of creating a gynocentric culture in the 21st century.
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- Patriarchy arose from the incursions of nomadic herders and shifted towards domination instead of partnership in post-civilization societies.
- Pre-patriarchal societies, like foraging societies, were more peaceful and had gender equality in roles, nutrition, and status.
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Origin of Patriarchy: Shift Towards Domination
Patriarchy began with the incursions and invasions of nomadic herders who brought with them the domestication of women. After civilization resumed, it shifted more towards domination than partnership. In pre-patriarchal societies, such as matrifocal societies, men and women had more equal roles, and there was a practice of alloparenting, where multiple group members cared for the young. Archaeological findings, like graves of priestesses, mirrors, and hierarchies of actualization, suggest a more egalitarian society focused on nurturing and supporting life rather than dominating.
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