This is a collection of female oriented cultures we have travelled to since 2005.
Warning! These societies challenge the fundamental social norms of our patriarchal world, and should be read with an open mind.
This project is a continuation of our book – Where Women Rule
Map of cultures visited so far…
These female orientated cultures practice certain dynamics that make them special. Here is a list of the main features you will encounter:
Matrilineal system: This is a collective term describing a social system that has either or both of the following: matrilineal name, matrilineal inheritance.
Matrilineal name: The surname or clan name is passed from mother to her children. The opposite is the patrilineal system where children receive the father’s name.
Matrilineal inheritance: The family or ancestral property is predominantly passed from mother to daughter. The opposite is patrilineal inheritance from father to son.
Matrifocal family: The woman is the head of the household and children, and often manages the family purse. The husband plays a lesser role within the family.
Matrilocal residence: When a couple is married, the man has to move to the wife’s family home.