想象母权社会

Written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 1915, 'Herland' is a utopian novel that explores an isolated society of women who reproduce through parthenogenesis. The story is narrated by Vandyck 'Van' Jennings, a student of sociology, who along with his friends Terry O. Nicholson and Jeff Margrave, discovers this society. The novel highlights themes of community, feminism, and the importance of social cooperation. It was first published in serial form in 'The Forerunner' magazine and later as a book in 1979. 'Herland' is part of Gilman's utopian trilogy, preceded by 'Moving the Mountain' and followed by 'With Her in Ourland'. The book critiques patriarchal societies and presents a vision of a society where women have economic freedom and equal rights.

Heide Göttner-Abendroth's "The Way into an Egalitarian Society" is a significant work in feminist scholarship that explores the historical and anthropological evidence of matriarchal societies. The book challenges the traditional view of human history as primarily patriarchal, presenting evidence of societies where women held significant power and influence. Göttner-Abendroth argues that these matriarchal societies offer valuable insights into alternative social structures and the potential for gender equality. The book's analysis of matriarchal principles and practices provides a framework for understanding and achieving a more egalitarian future. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation, consensus-building, and the valuing of diverse perspectives in creating a just and equitable society. The work has been influential in shaping contemporary feminist thought and inspiring movements for social change.