gynarchy

Meanings

• noun

  A form of government where women hold power and make decisions.

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Synonyms

gynecocracy , matriarchy

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Variants

List of all variants of gynarchy that leads to same result
gnar , gnarr , gnarred , gnarring , gnarrs , gnars

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Etymology

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From Greek gynē (woman) + archē (rule).

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Trivia

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1. Gynarchy is sometimes used interchangeably with matriarchy, but they are not exactly the same concept.

2. There are no known historical societies that practiced gynarchy in its pure form.

3. The idea of gynarchy has been a topic of debate among feminists and gender theorists for decades.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matriarchy: A social system in which women hold power and make decisions for the community.

2. Feminism: A political and social movement advocating for the rights and equality of women.

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Culture

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Gynarchy is a concept that has been explored in various literary works, particularly in feminist literature, where it represents a matriarchal society where women hold political power. It is also a topic of interest in women's studies and gender theory.

How to Memorize "gynarchy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a society where women are in charge of making decisions and governing the community.

2. associate
   

   - Think of powerful women leaders throughout history and imagine them ruling together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Gynarchy starts with 'gy' like 'gynecology,' and ends with 'archy' like 'monarchy,' so remember it's a form of government for women.

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