In the complex landscapes of multiple global crises, the book unfolds as a panoramic journey through the intricate pathways of women and power, weaving a tapestry that transcends crises and ushers in a transformative vision of a just world.
In the complex landscapes of multiple global crises, the book unfolds as a panoramic journey through the intricate pathways of women and power, weaving a tapestry that transcends crises and ushers in a transformative vision of a just world.
Against the backdrop of a patriarchal history steeped in autocratic power practices, the author urges us to recognize, understand and redefine power in its myriad forms for collective feminist power practices. With meticulous analysis, she unveils challenges posed by the patriarchal backlash, exposing the normalized male definitions of power and the societal structures that sustain pathological power relationships. The narrative of the book intertwines power, economy and patriarchy, laying bare the many traps for complicity with the patriarchal systems. The author advocates for a paradigm shift, emphasizing the role of female memories and genealogies as foundational elements for a collective feminist practice. Power, in this context, emerges not as a force for dominance but as the ability to make a positive impact, flourishing in the rich diversity of differences. The envisioned future is one where societies thrive on commons, planetary care, feminist economies and pluriversality. The narrative charts a course toward a feminist democracy, rooted in nurturing the planet and safeguarding future generations. Governance and networks stand as keystones in shaping these utopian landscapes, where pioneers and movements play vital roles in sculpting the contours of tomorrow.
The book offers practical tools for strengthening collective feminist practices that can restructure power pathologies. It unfolds as a captivating vista, where the echoes of the past harmonize with the aspirations of a feminist future.
Preface: Women are Shaping the Future of the World, Introduction: The
urgency of a feminist practice of power for a vision of a just world, Part I:
Recognizing Power Dynamics,
Chapter 1: Women and Power - Writing a Different
Story,
Chapter 2: Patriarchy Strikes Back - Backlash and Tendencies Towards
Authoritarian Regimes,
Chapter 3: Transformation to a World in Balance of
Power - Our Only Chance, Part II: Understanding Power Pathologies,
Chapter 4:
The Enforcement of Patriarchal Structures - How Power Pathologies Became
Normal,
Chapter 5: Colonialism, Communism, Socialism, Capitalism - The
Intertwining of Patriarchal Power and the Economy,
Chapter 6: Complicity with
Patriarchy - How We Keep the System Running, Part III: Reclaiming Power in a
Feminist way,
Chapter 7: The Recollection of Knowledge - What We Can Learn
from Past and Present Matriarchies,
Chapter 8: Female Genealogies - Why
Female Power and Female Freedom are Intrinsically Linked,
Chapter 9:
Redefining Power for Feminist Transformations - Women as Architects of Our
Future Societies, Part IV: Leading Feminist Transformations,
Chapter 10:
Claiming Power for Transformative Change Towards a Collective Feminist
Practice,
Chapter 11: Collective Feminist Leadership - The Driver of
Transformative Change,
Chapter 12: Feminist Transformation Networks - the
Fabric of Future Societies, Part V: Towards Feminist-oriented Civilizations,
Chapter 13: Feminist Transformation Strategies A Pattern Approach,
Chapter
14: Emerging Civilizations - How Feminist Visions Can Become Possible
Futures,
Chapter 15: Transforming Economies Feminist Strategies to Create a
Good Life for All, The Way Forward
Inca Petra Kuenkel is a transformation psychologist, systems scientist, university lecturer, visionary author and expert in change management and leadership. She is founder of the Collective Leadership Institute, member of the Club of Rome and the World Academy of Arts and Science.
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