How Family Trauma Perpetuates Authoritarian Societies

This interview of Riane Eisler, featured in Scientific American, offers a fascinating glimpse into how this pioneering thinker’s personal experiences gave rise to her ground-breaking research. This research offers a blueprint for transforming societies from structures of dominance to those based on partnership. Domination societies are characterized by coercion, authoritarianism, and an inclination toward war, often rooted in trauma and reinforced through rigid gender and power roles. In contrast, partnership societies promote egalitarianism, respect, and interconnectedness—values that lead to more caring and cooperative communities. Eisler’s findings highlight the critical role of childhood experience and socialization in shaping societal dynamics, pointing to family and cultural environments as the groundwork for either perpetuating conflict or fostering empathy.

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Source: Riane Eisler

Functional Sector: Hub, Governance, Science

Date Added: 2024-11-11

	Category: Humanity
	Format: Article
	Duration: between 10 and 30 minutes