Heide Göttner-Abendroth - Modern Matriarchal Studies Pioneer
Dec 18, 2023
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Dr. Heide Göttner-Abendroth, founder of the Academy Hagia and pioneer in Modern Matriarchal Studies, discusses her personal journey, leaving East Germany, and her experiences in academia. The podcast also explores her visit to a marginalized community in China and the organization of the first World Congress on Matriarchal Studies.
Dr. Haida Guttner Abendrot's personal experience growing up in East Germany and her family's decision to leave for a better life in the West heavily influenced her worldview and set her on a path to challenge patriarchal systems and study matriarchy.
Dr. Guttner Abendrot's involvement in feminism and her exploration of matriarchal societies highlight the importance of studying the role of women and mothers in society, which has been largely ignored in mainstream philosophical discourse.
Deep dives
The Journey to Major Art: From East Germany to West Germany
Dr. Haida Guttner Abendrot shares her personal experience of growing up in East Germany and later moving to West Germany. She discusses the political and societal oppression of her parents, who were dissidents against the communist regime. Dr. Guttner Abendrot shares the challenges her family faced and the decision they made to leave East Germany for a better life in the West. This experience deeply influenced her worldview and set her on a path to challenge patriarchal systems and study matriarchy.
From Philosophy to Feminism: A Shift in Focus
Dr. Guttner Abendrot shares her transition from studying philosophy of science to becoming involved in second wave feminism. She discusses the barriers and discrimination she faced as a woman in academia, which fueled her anger and motivated her to join the feminist movement. She emphasizes the importance of studying the role of women and mothers in society, which was largely ignored in mainstream philosophical discourse. Her involvement in feminism led her to a deeper exploration of matriarchal societies and their historical significance.
Researching Indigenous Cultures on the Path to Understanding Matriarchy
Driven by her curiosity to study matriarchal societies on a deeper level, Dr. Guttner Abendrot delved into anthropological literature and conducted field research with indigenous communities. She shares her experiences of engaging with the societies of the Mosuo people in Southwest China and building connections with indigenous scholars globally. Dr. Guttner Abendrot highlights the importance of indigenous voices in understanding matriarchy and emphasizes the need for a global community of scholars to bridge the gap between academic research and indigenous knowledge.
Building a Scientific Community: World Congresses and Matriarchal Studies
Dr. Guttner Abendrot recounts her efforts to bring together scholars and indigenous voices through organizing World Congresses on matriarchal studies. These congresses aimed to create a scientific community that could exchange knowledge and insights on matriarchal societies across the globe. She emphasizes the significance of indigenous and non-indigenous collaboration in advancing the field of matriarchal studies. Dr. Guttner Abendrot also discusses the publication of important works, such as 'Societies of Peace' and 'Matriarchal Societies of the Past and the Rise of Patriarchy,' which contribute to a deeper understanding of matriarchy and its historical development.
The founder of the Academy Hagia and one of the strongest voices in the Modern Matriarchal Studies movement, Heide Göttner-Abendroth has written books and articles and given amazing talks on historical and extant matriarchy around the globe. It is her definition of what makes a matriarchy that we use on our podcast. We are SO thrilled to be able to speak to her about her own history, and what in her life brought her to matriarchal studies. Join us for a fascinating discussion!
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