gynecocracy
Definition
Noun: A political system or form of government in which women hold the primary power and authority. It is a society or state ruled by women.
Usage
The term is used in political science, sociology, and historical discussions to describe a theoretical or historical system of female governance. * The ancient legend described a mythical island that was a gynecocracy. * Some scholars debate whether certain ancient societies could be accurately classified as a gynecocracy.
Advanced Usage
- The concept is often discussed in contrast to patriarchy (a system ruled by men) or androcracy.
- It is frequently used in anthropological and feminist theoretical contexts to explore alternative social structures.
Variants and Related Words
- Gynocracy (noun): A less common variant with the same meaning.
- Matriarchy (noun): A related but distinct concept; a social system where mothers or females are the heads of families and the line of descent is traced through the female line. While often overlapping, focuses more on kinship and social organization, whereas specifically denotes political rule.
Synonyms
- Gynarchy
Antonyms
- Androcracy
- Patriarchy
Noun
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a political system governed by a woman
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