Re: The Mosuo

Almost certainly the least patriarchal society I’ve ever heard of… still:

“[Women] control household finances, have the rightful ownership of land and houses, and full rights to the children born to them — quite radical considering that many parts of China still practise arranged marriages — although political power tends to rest with the men.”

[emphasis added]

People seem to focus on the unique aspects of the society as relates to women, though I have to note that it seems to be a paradise for men… they can screw women all day long, and not be responsible for any consequences. They also don’t have to put up with a wife. They have rendered meaningless the idea of father (which is going to wreak havoc on their biological sciences if they ever advance to the point of actually having science)

Only men would construct such a system :)

Best,

R