Feminism, Gynarchy, or Matriarchy? Lov(ette) or Leave It — Episode 4:
This episode is drawn from a recorded expert lecture on matriarchal governance, patriarchal systems, and feminist theory, originally delivered to researchers, policy advisors, and institutional leaders across three continents.
It challenges the growing misuse of “matriarchy” in Western feminist discourse and clarifies why true matriarchal systems reject hierarchy rather than rebrand it through optics.
Why Gynarchy Isn’t Matriarchy: Misreadings in Feminist Discourse
What many label “matriarchy” today isn’t liberation, it’s gynarchy: patriarchy repackaged in different attire.
In this episode, I unpack how Western feminist frameworks, institutional DEI efforts, and media misread matriarchal systems throu
gh a hierarchical lens. Drawing on African matrilineal traditions, oral governance models, and my consulting work with universities, NGOs, and equity-focused organizations, I offer a structural breakdown of care-centered leadership vs. control-based power.
We cover:
* Why replacing men with women in power doesn’t dismantle patriarchy
* How trauma-led leadership often reenacts institutional harm
* The difference between aesthetic feminism and matriarchal ethics
* How colonial frameworks obscure living matriarchal systems
* Why many are distancing from families and institutions where control—not care—was central
This isn’t theory. It’s lived. Practiced. Protected.
For scholars, educators, DEI professionals, anthropologists, feminist theorists, political scientists, and institutional decision-makers—this is essential listening.
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📌 If your feminism still clings to hierarchy, this episode will ask why.
📞 For keynote lectures, university partnerships, or equity training: [Lovette@lovettejallow.com]
Who is Lovette Jallow?
Lovette Jallow is one of Scandinavia’s most influential voices on systemic racism, intersectional justice, and human rights. A nine-time award-winning author, keynote speaker, lecturer, and humanitarian, she specializes in neurodiversity, workplace inclusion, and structural policy reform.
Lovette brings an unmatched perspective rooted in both lived experience and professional expertise. Her work bridges the gap between theory, research, and action, helping organizations move beyond performative diversity efforts toward sustainable, structural change.
Her expertise has been sought by global publications like The New York Times, on high-profile legal cases, and by international humanitarian organizations, where she has provided critical insights on racial justice, policy reform, and equity-driven leadership.
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