The Rise of Matriarchy In recent years, the topic of matriarchy has gained more attention in mainstream conversations. The traditional image of a patriarchal society, where men hold most of the power and make most of the important decisions, is being challenged by...
Module 1 – Matriarchy
Restricted content
Matriarchy in Ancient Civilizations Egypt and the Role of Women in Society Queen Cleopatra When most people think of ancient Egypt, they probably imagine pyramids, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics. But did you know that women played a significant role in Egyptian society?...
Restricted content
The Future of Matriarchy Despite the benefits, it is unlikely that a complete shift to matriarchy will happen anytime soon. Patriarchal values remain deeply ingrained in many societies and would require a significant cultural shift to overcome. However, we can strive...
🧑‍🏫 Book to Read
When God Was a Woman
byÂ
The landmark exploration of the ancient worship of the Great Goddess and the eventual supression of women’s rites.
In the beginning, God was a woman…
How did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? In fascinating detail, Merlin Stone tells us the story of the Goddess who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East. Under her reign, societal roles differed markedly from those in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures: women bought and sold property, traded in the marketplace, and inherited title and land from their mothers. Documenting the wholesale rewriting of myth and religious dogmas, Merlin Stone describes an ancient conspiracy in which the Goddess was reimagined as a wanton, depraved figure, a characterization confirmed and perpetuated by one of modern culture’s best-known legends—that of the fall of Adam and Eve. Insightful and thought-provoking, this is essential reading for anyone interested in the origin of current gender roles and in rediscovering women’s power.