Why We Need Matriarchal Values in a Time of Fear and Division
When Donald Trump is president, many people feel the country is more divided, more angry, and more unfair. His leadership style is strong and loud — he often talks over others, blames groups of people, and makes big decisions without listening to everyone.
This kind of leadership is part of a system called patriarchal autocracy. That means a small group (usually men in power) makes all the rules, controls others, and doesn’t allow real teamwork. But there is a better way — a more caring and fair way — based on matriarchal values.
What Are Matriarchal Values?
Matriarchal values don’t mean women bossing everyone around. They are about leading with care, sharing power, and building strong communities. These values include:
Listening to others and making decisions together.
Caring about how people feel and treating them with respect.
Helping the whole group instead of focusing on one powerful leader.
Protecting nature and planning for the future.
Why Trump’s Style Shows the Problems of Patriarchal Power
Under Trump, we often see:
People being blamed or left out because of their race, gender, or background.
Leaders ignoring the needs of poor or struggling families.
Fighting and yelling instead of working together.
Rules being changed quickly, without caring how they hurt others.
This is the same kind of leadership we see in patriarchal autocracies — where control matters more than compassion.
How Matriarchal Values Can Help
Teamwork Over Control
Trump often acts like only his voice matters. But matriarchal values say leadership should include everyone’s voice — women, young people, working families, and more.Empathy Over Ego
Trump often says emotions make people weak. But real leaders understand feelings and use kindness and care to build trust. That’s what matriarchal values teach us.Power With, Not Power Over
Instead of one person deciding everything, matriarchal systems let people lead together. That keeps leaders from becoming too powerful or unfair.Community Over Chaos
Matriarchal values focus on healing and helping — not yelling, blaming, or tearing others down. They create spaces where people feel safe, valued, and respected.
What Can We Do?
Even if Trump is president, we can still bring matriarchal values into our daily lives:
At home: Talk and listen. Share chores. Make decisions as a family.
At school or work: Help others. Stand up for kindness. Celebrate differences.
In your community: Support women leaders. Vote for people who care about fairness.
On social media: Spread messages of hope, not hate.
You don’t have to wait for a new president to change the world. Change starts with you — your values, your choices, and your voice.
Matriarchal values won’t fix everything overnight. But they give us a path toward peace, respect, and justice — no matter who sits in the White House.
Let’s build a future where care is power, and everyone has a seat at the table. Let it begin now.