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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. |
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| − | There have been numerous examples of matriarchal societies throughout history, including those of Earth, [[Cygnet XIV]], [[Angel I]], the [[Skrreea]], and the [[Paraagan]]s, though the latter has become more egalitarian since the [[2140]]s. ({{TOS|Tomorrow is Yesterday}}; {{TNG|Angel One}}; {{DS9|Sanctuary}}; {{ENT|Shockwave |
+ | There have been numerous examples of matriarchal societies throughout history, including those of Earth, [[Cygnet XIV]], [[Angel I]], the [[Skrreea]], and the [[Paraagan]]s, though the latter has become more egalitarian since the [[2140]]s. ({{TOS|Tomorrow is Yesterday}}; {{TNG|Angel One}}; {{DS9|Sanctuary}}; {{ENT|Shockwave}}) |
:''It has been speculated that [[Betazoid]] society is, or was, a matriarchal one based on statements made by [[Lwaxana Troi]].'' |
:''It has been speculated that [[Betazoid]] society is, or was, a matriarchal one based on statements made by [[Lwaxana Troi]].'' |
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Revision as of 00:59, 12 February 2007
A matriarchy is a society in which females hold a dominant role over males.
There have been numerous examples of matriarchal societies throughout history, including those of Earth, Cygnet XIV, Angel I, the Skrreea, and the Paraagans, though the latter has become more egalitarian since the 2140s. (TOS: "Tomorrow is Yesterday"; TNG: "Angel One"; DS9: "Sanctuary"; ENT: "Shockwave")
- It has been speculated that Betazoid society is, or was, a matriarchal one based on statements made by Lwaxana Troi.
See also
- Patriarchy