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66. Yeah, who really knows?

Wed Apr 15, 2026, 03:37 PM

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"Matriarchal societies are social systems where women hold primary power, authority in decision-making, and control of property, often tracing lineage through the maternal line.

Unlike patriarchal systems, these cultures focus on nurturing roles, with inheritance passing from mother to daughter. Examples include the Mosuo in China, Minangkabau in Indonesia, and Bribri in Costa Rica. "

National Geographic

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Me too. OMGWTF Tuesday #18

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Yeah, who really knows? Disaffected Wednesday #66

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