{"product_id":"the-myth-of-matriarchal-prehistory-why-an-invented-past-wont-give-women-a-future-9780807067932","title":"The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory: Why an Invented Past Won't Give Women a Future","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Cynthia Eller\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Beacon Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Beacon Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Women's Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the myth of matriarchal prehistory, men and women lived together peacefully before recorded history. Society was centered around women, with their mysterious life-giving powers, and they were honored as incarnations and priestesses of the Great Goddess. Then a transformation occurred, and men thereafter dominated society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGiven the universality of patriarchy in recorded history, this vision is understandably appealing for many women. But does it have any basis in fact? And as a myth, does it work for the good of women? Cynthia Eller traces the emergence of the feminist matriarchal myth, explicates its functions, and examines the evidence for and against a matriarchal prehistory. Finally, she explains why this vision of peaceful, woman-centered prehistory is something feminists should be wary of.","brand":"Beacon Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47614374772887,"sku":"9780807067932","price":2630.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780807067932.webp?v=1775093112","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-myth-of-matriarchal-prehistory-why-an-invented-past-wont-give-women-a-future-9780807067932","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}