Have you ever wondered what life would be like if society abandoned patriarchal ideals and instead supported matriarchy?
Have you ever dreamt of a place and time where women ruled the world?
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Everywhere from their homes to the United Nations.
From schools to the White House.
Women would rule.
And it would be perfect.
Of course, all of us as American citizens need to stand up for gender equality with women AND men, and I can fully support that.
But I am dreaming of an ideal world.
So I decided to compile a list of things that would happen if women ruled all.
Hear us roar.
1. There would be girl gangs on every corner
Again, remember this is an ideal world, so I understand in reality this might turn ugly real fast. But in a perfect matriarchal society, women would have each other’s backs when the old, cranky misogynists came lurking around. Girl gangs would be mixed with leather and flowers and motorcycles with rainbow streamers. There would cupcakes and whiskey. It would be a perfect mix of strong as hell and as kind as can be. They would look out for each other and scare the life out of anyone who hurt one of their own. Girls would not have to be in constant competition, because we all would be valued and we all would love each other. The way that women should.
2. Girls would literally run the world
This matriarchal world would be run by women champions. It would be a Board of Trustees that included: Beyonce, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Boxer, Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Obama, Madeline Albright, Elizabeth Warren, Gloria Steinem, Rachel Maddow, Megyn Kelly, and Emma Watson- just to name a few. They would help keep international peace. They would bring racial and gender equality to a reality and we would thrive on compassion and understanding.
3. Lipstick would be our warpaint
Whatever your shade may be; chapstick, clear gloss, bright red, fuchsia pink, dark purple. You pick. Your lipstick would not just be seen as your “make-up” or some over-the-top cry for attention like so many think it is now. No, your shade would be your war paint. Your lipstick would be your armor. It would be your shield from the deprecating words that are thrown your way. They would bounce off your lips as easy as kind and loving words flow through them.
4. Society would not tell us how to look or who to be
There would never be talk of not wearing enough or not covering up enough. There would be no such thing as wearing too much make up or not being beautiful enough. We would let everyone do what they felt is right, and they would let us be just as free. There would be no such thing as hateful words towards others, because we all would have a place in this world. We all would fit. Instead of tearing each other down for a spot, we would help each other find where we were meant to shine.
5. There would be no need for movements towards equality. It would already exist.
The word feminism would be able to be erased forever. There would never have to be another movement of Black Lives Matter. Because although in this world, the real one, they are necessary in our oppressive society today, this ideal world would not need such movements. Equality would be a given. All lives would valued with the same respect and love. There would be no such thing as sexism, racism or homophobia- we all would be one. On fire together with the same passion that makes up the universe- love, unity, and all things pure and good.
Women, I want you to know I have your back. Always. And although this ideal world may never see it's day, I still believe we can lift each other up in the world that we have to live in. Because although this society is oppressive in so many ways, we have this unique opportunity to speak up, have a voice and make a difference.
The future is female.
And the future is now.
