Ultimate power is housed in the reproductive organs of the female of the species in an evolved society. Like it was in the Iroquois nation. Thanks WIKIPEDIA!
The women traditionally held real power, particularly the power to veto treaties or declarations of war.[47] The members of the Grand Council of Sachems were chosen by the mothers of each clan. If any leader failed to comply with the wishes of the women of his tribe and the Great Law of Peace, the mother of his clan could demote him, a process called "knocking off the horns". The deer antlers, emblem of leadership, were removed from his headgear, thus returning him to private life.[47][49]
Councils of the mothers of each tribe were held separately from the men's councils. The women used men as runners to send word of their decisions to concerned parties, or a woman could appear at the men's council as an orator, presenting the view of the women. Women often took the initiative in suggesting legislation.[47]
I was a school teacher. I taught about this to disinterested ahistorical inner city youngsters. One of my favorite memories of that time was being asked "Mr. Baker, did you ever own a slave?" That question was great on so many levels and got me onto a Quaker rant about "Freedom Square" in Germantown where the first public protest of slavery was held. There's a liquor store there now, and a plaque. Modern Times.
The A's said it best...
shit! the phone! HOMEWORK LATER! no one submitted any yet anyway.... buncha lame-o's!
The women traditionally held real power, particularly the power to veto treaties or declarations of war.[47] The members of the Grand Council of Sachems were chosen by the mothers of each clan. If any leader failed to comply with the wishes of the women of his tribe and the Great Law of Peace, the mother of his clan could demote him, a process called "knocking off the horns". The deer antlers, emblem of leadership, were removed from his headgear, thus returning him to private life.[47][49]
Councils of the mothers of each tribe were held separately from the men's councils. The women used men as runners to send word of their decisions to concerned parties, or a woman could appear at the men's council as an orator, presenting the view of the women. Women often took the initiative in suggesting legislation.[47]
I was a school teacher. I taught about this to disinterested ahistorical inner city youngsters. One of my favorite memories of that time was being asked "Mr. Baker, did you ever own a slave?" That question was great on so many levels and got me onto a Quaker rant about "Freedom Square" in Germantown where the first public protest of slavery was held. There's a liquor store there now, and a plaque. Modern Times.
The A's said it best...
shit! the phone! HOMEWORK LATER! no one submitted any yet anyway.... buncha lame-o's!
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