{"product_id":"9780807067932","title":"The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory: Why An Invented Past Will Not Give Women a Future","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccording to the myth of matriarchal prehistory, men and women lived together peacefully before recorded history. Society was centered around women, with their mysterious life-giving powers, and they were honored as incarnations and priestesses of the Great Goddess. Then a transformation occurred, and men thereafter dominated society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven the universality of patriarchy in recorded history, this vision is understandably appealing for many women. But does it have any basis in fact? And as a myth, does it work for the good of women? Cynthia Eller traces the emergence of the feminist matriarchal myth, explicates its functions, and examines the evidence for and against a matriarchal prehistory. Finally, she explains why this vision of peaceful, woman-centered prehistory is something feminists should be wary of.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beacon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47026330796272,"sku":"9780807067932","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780807067932_p0.jpg?v=1763738785","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780807067932","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}