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| − | A '''matriarchy''' is a society in which [[female]]s hold a dominant role over [[male]]s. |
+ | A '''matriarchy''' is a society in which [[female]]s hold a dominant role over [[male]]s. The opposing sociological structure is a [[patriarchy]]. |
| − | There have been numerous examples of matriarchal societies throughout history, including |
+ | There have been numerous examples of matriarchal societies throughout history, including the inhabitants of [[Cygnet XIV]] and [[Angel I]], and the [[Skrreea]] of the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. ({{TOS|Tomorrow is Yesterday}}; {{TNG|Angel One}}; {{DS9|Sanctuary}}) The [[Paraagan]]s were once ruled by a matriarchy, though it has become more egalitarian since the [[2140]]s. ({{ENT|Shockwave}}) |
| − | + | According to [[Deanna Troi]], [[Betazoid]] society also has matriarchal elements. ({{TNG|Angel One}}) |
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| + | In [[2373]], [[Tova Veer]] speculated that [[Human]]s might have a matriarchal society, after observing the hierarchy of the {{USS|Voyager}} crew under [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]]. ({{VOY|Distant Origin}}) |
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===See also=== |
===See also=== |
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*[[Patriarchy]] |
*[[Patriarchy]] |
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* {{Wikipedia}} |
* {{Wikipedia}} |
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Revision as of 17:01, 1 December 2009
A matriarchy is a society in which females hold a dominant role over males. The opposing sociological structure is a patriarchy.
There have been numerous examples of matriarchal societies throughout history, including the inhabitants of Cygnet XIV and Angel I, and the Skrreea of the Gamma Quadrant. (TOS: "Tomorrow is Yesterday"; TNG: "Angel One"; DS9: "Sanctuary") The Paraagans were once ruled by a matriarchy, though it has become more egalitarian since the 2140s. (ENT: "Shockwave")
According to Deanna Troi, Betazoid society also has matriarchal elements. (TNG: "Angel One")
In 2373, Tova Veer speculated that Humans might have a matriarchal society, after observing the hierarchy of the USS Voyager crew under Captain Kathryn Janeway. (VOY: "Distant Origin")
See also
- Patriarchy