Gynocentrism: From Feudalism to Feminism

by Peter Wright

Gynocentrism, a centuries old term, refers to the principle of female centeredness or female dominance in various social or interpersonal contexts. The term has recently enjoyed a resurgence, serving again as a descriptor of the expanding yet centuries old obsession with the rights, status, and power of women. This book traces the history of that tradition to its roots in medieval society, while being careful to note the difference between benign gynocentric acts and the more problematic examples of gynocentric culture. The essays collected in this volume were originally penned for the website Gynocentrism and its Cultural Origins, and have since been revised for this eBook edition. The essays are grouped into five parts exploring various aspects of gynocentrism, and providing examples of the phenomenon from historical literature. The final part, Post Gynocentric Relationships explores the possibility of relationships built on the notion of friendship as an alternative to neurotic shibboleths of romantic love.

Genres: History

184 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 21, 2014

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Reviews

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book appears to be a collections of essays on the topic.
It presents a very different lense on romantic love.
I find it does provide some context/confirmation of personal observations based on my life experiences.
This perspective gives an alternate way to look at our society and offers a solid counterpoint to patriarchy theory that we hear too much about these days.

[Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book give an in-depth look at gynocentrism through history. It’s always been around in one form or another. I recommend to those who want to know the history of gynocentrism.

[Duncan Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

An in-depth look at a topic that has had little exposure. Worth reading as an alternative to what we normally get on gender-themed history.