Clan Mothers

Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Democratic Practices Influencing Constitutional Design

1754-05-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy demonstrated sophisticated democratic practices that significantly influenced American constitutional design, including consensus-based decision-making, gender-balanced leadership, and a complex system of checks and balances. Benjamin Franklin extensively …

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Iroquois Women: Political Power and Governance Roles

1600-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Iroquois Confederacy demonstrated an advanced governance model with women, specifically Clan Mothers, holding critical political power. They possessed the authority to nominate, elect, and impeach male leaders, manage land redistribution, and define tribal social and political norms. This system …

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