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DATE: September 10, 2026 at 04:00PM
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TITLE: Researchers tracked 43,000 women for 14 years. Here’s what happened to their political views as gender equality improved.

URL: https://www.psypost.org/when-equality-rises-egalitarians-start-defending-the-establishment/

People who champion social equality are often the loudest critics of the political status quo. A new study finds that as nations actually achieve greater gender parity, these egalitarian individuals become much more likely to defend the very political systems they once criticized. The research, published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, shows how shifting social realities can alter deep-seated psychological motives.

After World War II, democratic societies began adopting formal legal frameworks designed to guarantee gender equality. These structural changes eventually sparked a slow but steady cultural shift toward more egalitarian attitudes across the globe. Psychologists define system justification as the human tendency to defend and rationalize the existing social or political order. Historically, researchers linked this tendency to anti-egalitarian beliefs.

People who preferred strict social hierarchies generally defended the political establishment to maintain their dominant position in society. In contrast, people with egalitarian views typically criticized the establishment in hopes of dismantling those hierarchies. Social dominance theory has guided psychological research on prejudice for decades. It proposes that human societies naturally form group-based hierarchies, but individuals vary in how much they support this structure.

Researchers have documented how a preference for hierarchy predicts prejudice against minority groups and opposition to affirmative action. Conversely, individuals who favor equality actively scan their environments for signs of unfairness and work to dismantle power imbalances. For a long time, researchers viewed these egalitarian individuals as permanent critics of the status quo. Psychologists assumed that the drive to achieve equality inherently required a person to challenge the institutions around them.

Yet, recent studies show that egalitarian people are highly accurate at detecting when inequality is actually absent. This raised a new question for psychologists. If a society successfully implements equal rights, egalitarians might logically shift from criticizing the system to defending it. Sarah Buhl, a psychologist at Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany, led a research team to test this idea in a real-world setting.

Buhl and her colleagues focused on New Zealand. Over the past decade and a half, the country has achieved high levels of gender equality, including reaching gender parity in its parliament. The researchers wanted to see if this measurable increase in societal fairness altered how women viewed the political establishment.

The researchers analyzed fourteen years of survey responses from 43,924 women who participated in the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study between 2009 and 2023. The surveys asked participants to rate their agreement with statements supporting group-based hierarchies, which measured their level of egalitarianism. The surveys also asked participants how much they believed the national political system operated as it should, providing a measure of system justification.

To track objective changes in societal fairness, the team paired these survey responses with the country’s annual score on the Global Gender Gap Index. This index measures national parity in areas like economic participation, political empowerment, health, and education. By tracking the same women over time using a statistical technique called multi-level modeling, the researchers could observe how individual beliefs shifted in tandem with national progress.

In the earlier years of the study, when gender inequality was relatively high, the results aligned with traditional psychological expectations. Women who held anti-egalitarian views strongly defended the political system. Meanwhile, women with egalitarian views were highly critical of the establishment.

As New Zealand became more gender-equal over the fourteen-year period, this dynamic shifted. The overall population became more egalitarian. At the same time, the most egalitarian women grew less critical of the political status quo.

Because the establishment was increasingly reflecting their own values, these women began to legitimize the socio-political system. The research team used specialized statistical tests to ensure the timeline of these changes made sense. They confirmed that shifts in national gender equality preceded the changes in how women justified the system.

The research team also broke the data down by demographic groups to see if the benefits of gender equality were felt universally. They compared the responses of women from majoritized backgrounds, defined in this study as white and heterosexual, to women from minoritized backgrounds. Minoritized groups included ethnic minorities and non-heterosexual women.

The shift in system defense was driven entirely by majoritized women. As national gender equality rose, egalitarian women from majority groups became more supportive of the political system. They experienced the direct benefits of these societal changes and adjusted their political views accordingly.

For minoritized women, the rise in national gender equality did not change the relationship between their personal beliefs and their view of the establishment. Egalitarian women from minority groups remained highly critical of the political system regardless of the country’s rising score on the Global Gender Gap Index. These groups often continue to face compounded disadvantages that broad gender parity metrics do not fully capture.

When the researchers analyzed data from male participants in the same national survey, they found a different pattern. The rise in national gender equality did not lead egalitarian men to increasingly defend the system. The research team suspects this is because rising gender equality creates a psychological conflict for men, who traditionally benefit from patriarchal structures. Because men’s group interests do not directly align with dismantling male advantages, their responses to an increasingly equal status quo were more ambiguous.

Because New Zealand is already one of the most socially progressive countries in the world, the actual variation in gender equality over the study period was relatively small. The changes in survey responses, while mathematically robust, were similarly subtle. Testing these ideas in countries undergoing more dramatic social transformations could reveal even stronger shifts in public attitudes.

The Global Gender Gap Index also functions as a broad proxy for fairness. It heavily weighs representation in corporate leadership and national politics, which might not reflect the daily realities of domestic life or unpaid labor. Future studies could explore how the division of household chores or local community dynamics influences a person’s willingness to defend the political system.

Because the data relies on observing natural changes over time, it cannot prove that the rising equality scores directly caused the psychological shifts. Experimental research where participants are exposed to different levels of social progress could help confirm the exact mechanisms at play. Understanding these changes will help psychologists map how human behavior adapts to an increasingly equal world.

The study, “Rebels With(Out) a Cause: The Influence of Gender Inequality on the Relationship Between Egalitarianism and System Justification,” was authored by Sarah Buhl, Danny Osborne, Chris G. Sibley, and Frank Asbrock.

URL: https://www.psypost.org/when-equality-rises-egalitarians-start-defending-the-establishment/

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DATE: September 10, 2026 at 04:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG

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TITLE: Researchers tracked 43,000 women for 14 years. Here’s what happened to their political views as gender equality improved.

URL: https://www.psypost.org/when-equality-rises-egalitarians-start-defending-the-establishment/

People who champion social equality are often the loudest critics of the political status quo. A new study finds that as nations actually achieve greater gender parity, these egalitarian individuals become much more likely to defend the very political systems they once criticized. The research, published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, shows how shifting social realities can alter deep-seated psychological motives.

After World War II, democratic societies began adopting formal legal frameworks designed to guarantee gender equality. These structural changes eventually sparked a slow but steady cultural shift toward more egalitarian attitudes across the globe. Psychologists define system justification as the human tendency to defend and rationalize the existing social or political order. Historically, researchers linked this tendency to anti-egalitarian beliefs.

People who preferred strict social hierarchies generally defended the political establishment to maintain their dominant position in society. In contrast, people with egalitarian views typically criticized the establishment in hopes of dismantling those hierarchies. Social dominance theory has guided psychological research on prejudice for decades. It proposes that human societies naturally form group-based hierarchies, but individuals vary in how much they support this structure.

Researchers have documented how a preference for hierarchy predicts prejudice against minority groups and opposition to affirmative action. Conversely, individuals who favor equality actively scan their environments for signs of unfairness and work to dismantle power imbalances. For a long time, researchers viewed these egalitarian individuals as permanent critics of the status quo. Psychologists assumed that the drive to achieve equality inherently required a person to challenge the institutions around them.

Yet, recent studies show that egalitarian people are highly accurate at detecting when inequality is actually absent. This raised a new question for psychologists. If a society successfully implements equal rights, egalitarians might logically shift from criticizing the system to defending it. Sarah Buhl, a psychologist at Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany, led a research team to test this idea in a real-world setting.

Buhl and her colleagues focused on New Zealand. Over the past decade and a half, the country has achieved high levels of gender equality, including reaching gender parity in its parliament. The researchers wanted to see if this measurable increase in societal fairness altered how women viewed the political establishment.

The researchers analyzed fourteen years of survey responses from 43,924 women who participated in the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study between 2009 and 2023. The surveys asked participants to rate their agreement with statements supporting group-based hierarchies, which measured their level of egalitarianism. The surveys also asked participants how much they believed the national political system operated as it should, providing a measure of system justification.

To track objective changes in societal fairness, the team paired these survey responses with the country’s annual score on the Global Gender Gap Index. This index measures national parity in areas like economic participation, political empowerment, health, and education. By tracking the same women over time using a statistical technique called multi-level modeling, the researchers could observe how individual beliefs shifted in tandem with national progress.

In the earlier years of the study, when gender inequality was relatively high, the results aligned with traditional psychological expectations. Women who held anti-egalitarian views strongly defended the political system. Meanwhile, women with egalitarian views were highly critical of the establishment.

As New Zealand became more gender-equal over the fourteen-year period, this dynamic shifted. The overall population became more egalitarian. At the same time, the most egalitarian women grew less critical of the political status quo.

Because the establishment was increasingly reflecting their own values, these women began to legitimize the socio-political system. The research team used specialized statistical tests to ensure the timeline of these changes made sense. They confirmed that shifts in national gender equality preceded the changes in how women justified the system.

The research team also broke the data down by demographic groups to see if the benefits of gender equality were felt universally. They compared the responses of women from majoritized backgrounds, defined in this study as white and heterosexual, to women from minoritized backgrounds. Minoritized groups included ethnic minorities and non-heterosexual women.

The shift in system defense was driven entirely by majoritized women. As national gender equality rose, egalitarian women from majority groups became more supportive of the political system. They experienced the direct benefits of these societal changes and adjusted their political views accordingly.

For minoritized women, the rise in national gender equality did not change the relationship between their personal beliefs and their view of the establishment. Egalitarian women from minority groups remained highly critical of the political system regardless of the country’s rising score on the Global Gender Gap Index. These groups often continue to face compounded disadvantages that broad gender parity metrics do not fully capture.

When the researchers analyzed data from male participants in the same national survey, they found a different pattern. The rise in national gender equality did not lead egalitarian men to increasingly defend the system. The research team suspects this is because rising gender equality creates a psychological conflict for men, who traditionally benefit from patriarchal structures. Because men’s group interests do not directly align with dismantling male advantages, their responses to an increasingly equal status quo were more ambiguous.

Because New Zealand is already one of the most socially progressive countries in the world, the actual variation in gender equality over the study period was relatively small. The changes in survey responses, while mathematically robust, were similarly subtle. Testing these ideas in countries undergoing more dramatic social transformations could reveal even stronger shifts in public attitudes.

The Global Gender Gap Index also functions as a broad proxy for fairness. It heavily weighs representation in corporate leadership and national politics, which might not reflect the daily realities of domestic life or unpaid labor. Future studies could explore how the division of household chores or local community dynamics influences a person’s willingness to defend the political system.

Because the data relies on observing natural changes over time, it cannot prove that the rising equality scores directly caused the psychological shifts. Experimental research where participants are exposed to different levels of social progress could help confirm the exact mechanisms at play. Understanding these changes will help psychologists map how human behavior adapts to an increasingly equal world.

The study, “Rebels With(Out) a Cause: The Influence of Gender Inequality on the Relationship Between Egalitarianism and System Justification,” was authored by Sarah Buhl, Danny Osborne, Chris G. Sibley, and Frank Asbrock.

URL: https://www.psypost.org/when-equality-rises-egalitarians-start-defending-the-establishment/

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DATE: September 10, 2026 at 04:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG

** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
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TITLE: Researchers tracked 43,000 women for 14 years. Here’s what happened to their political views as gender equality improved.

URL: https://www.psypost.org/when-equality-rises-egalitarians-start-defending-the-establishment/

People who champion social equality are often the loudest critics of the political status quo. A new study finds that as nations actually achieve greater gender parity, these egalitarian individuals become much more likely to defend the very political systems they once criticized. The research, published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, shows how shifting social realities can alter deep-seated psychological motives.

After World War II, democratic societies began adopting formal legal frameworks designed to guarantee gender equality. These structural changes eventually sparked a slow but steady cultural shift toward more egalitarian attitudes across the globe. Psychologists define system justification as the human tendency to defend and rationalize the existing social or political order. Historically, researchers linked this tendency to anti-egalitarian beliefs.

People who preferred strict social hierarchies generally defended the political establishment to maintain their dominant position in society. In contrast, people with egalitarian views typically criticized the establishment in hopes of dismantling those hierarchies. Social dominance theory has guided psychological research on prejudice for decades. It proposes that human societies naturally form group-based hierarchies, but individuals vary in how much they support this structure.

Researchers have documented how a preference for hierarchy predicts prejudice against minority groups and opposition to affirmative action. Conversely, individuals who favor equality actively scan their environments for signs of unfairness and work to dismantle power imbalances. For a long time, researchers viewed these egalitarian individuals as permanent critics of the status quo. Psychologists assumed that the drive to achieve equality inherently required a person to challenge the institutions around them.

Yet, recent studies show that egalitarian people are highly accurate at detecting when inequality is actually absent. This raised a new question for psychologists. If a society successfully implements equal rights, egalitarians might logically shift from criticizing the system to defending it. Sarah Buhl, a psychologist at Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany, led a research team to test this idea in a real-world setting.

Buhl and her colleagues focused on New Zealand. Over the past decade and a half, the country has achieved high levels of gender equality, including reaching gender parity in its parliament. The researchers wanted to see if this measurable increase in societal fairness altered how women viewed the political establishment.

The researchers analyzed fourteen years of survey responses from 43,924 women who participated in the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study between 2009 and 2023. The surveys asked participants to rate their agreement with statements supporting group-based hierarchies, which measured their level of egalitarianism. The surveys also asked participants how much they believed the national political system operated as it should, providing a measure of system justification.

To track objective changes in societal fairness, the team paired these survey responses with the country’s annual score on the Global Gender Gap Index. This index measures national parity in areas like economic participation, political empowerment, health, and education. By tracking the same women over time using a statistical technique called multi-level modeling, the researchers could observe how individual beliefs shifted in tandem with national progress.

In the earlier years of the study, when gender inequality was relatively high, the results aligned with traditional psychological expectations. Women who held anti-egalitarian views strongly defended the political system. Meanwhile, women with egalitarian views were highly critical of the establishment.

As New Zealand became more gender-equal over the fourteen-year period, this dynamic shifted. The overall population became more egalitarian. At the same time, the most egalitarian women grew less critical of the political status quo.

Because the establishment was increasingly reflecting their own values, these women began to legitimize the socio-political system. The research team used specialized statistical tests to ensure the timeline of these changes made sense. They confirmed that shifts in national gender equality preceded the changes in how women justified the system.

The research team also broke the data down by demographic groups to see if the benefits of gender equality were felt universally. They compared the responses of women from majoritized backgrounds, defined in this study as white and heterosexual, to women from minoritized backgrounds. Minoritized groups included ethnic minorities and non-heterosexual women.

The shift in system defense was driven entirely by majoritized women. As national gender equality rose, egalitarian women from majority groups became more supportive of the political system. They experienced the direct benefits of these societal changes and adjusted their political views accordingly.

For minoritized women, the rise in national gender equality did not change the relationship between their personal beliefs and their view of the establishment. Egalitarian women from minority groups remained highly critical of the political system regardless of the country’s rising score on the Global Gender Gap Index. These groups often continue to face compounded disadvantages that broad gender parity metrics do not fully capture.

When the researchers analyzed data from male participants in the same national survey, they found a different pattern. The rise in national gender equality did not lead egalitarian men to increasingly defend the system. The research team suspects this is because rising gender equality creates a psychological conflict for men, who traditionally benefit from patriarchal structures. Because men’s group interests do not directly align with dismantling male advantages, their responses to an increasingly equal status quo were more ambiguous.

Because New Zealand is already one of the most socially progressive countries in the world, the actual variation in gender equality over the study period was relatively small. The changes in survey responses, while mathematically robust, were similarly subtle. Testing these ideas in countries undergoing more dramatic social transformations could reveal even stronger shifts in public attitudes.

The Global Gender Gap Index also functions as a broad proxy for fairness. It heavily weighs representation in corporate leadership and national politics, which might not reflect the daily realities of domestic life or unpaid labor. Future studies could explore how the division of household chores or local community dynamics influences a person’s willingness to defend the political system.

Because the data relies on observing natural changes over time, it cannot prove that the rising equality scores directly caused the psychological shifts. Experimental research where participants are exposed to different levels of social progress could help confirm the exact mechanisms at play. Understanding these changes will help psychologists map how human behavior adapts to an increasingly equal world.

The study, “Rebels With(Out) a Cause: The Influence of Gender Inequality on the Relationship Between Egalitarianism and System Justification,” was authored by Sarah Buhl, Danny Osborne, Chris G. Sibley, and Frank Asbrock.

URL: https://www.psypost.org/when-equality-rises-egalitarians-start-defending-the-establishment/

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Has a Matriarchy ever really existed? And what exactly does "Matriarchy" even mean? Why are so many people afraid of women having more power?

What if there’s no such thing?

#sociology #matriarchy #patriarchy #egalitarianism

https://youtu.be/hP4aDiKeOII?si=IsAqRJHJ6R33fPGg

Has a Matriarchy ever really existed? And what exactly does "Matriarchy" even mean? Why are so many people afraid of women having more power?

What if there’s no such thing?

#sociology #matriarchy #patriarchy #egalitarianism

https://youtu.be/hP4aDiKeOII?si=IsAqRJHJ6R33fPGg

Has a Matriarchy ever really existed? And what exactly does "Matriarchy" even mean? Why are so many people afraid of women having more power?

What if there’s no such thing?

#sociology #matriarchy #patriarchy #egalitarianism

https://youtu.be/hP4aDiKeOII?si=IsAqRJHJ6R33fPGg

Has a Matriarchy ever really existed? And what exactly does "Matriarchy" even mean? Why are so many people afraid of women having more power?

What if there’s no such thing?

#sociology #matriarchy #patriarchy #egalitarianism

https://youtu.be/hP4aDiKeOII?si=IsAqRJHJ6R33fPGg

Has a Matriarchy ever really existed? And what exactly does "Matriarchy" even mean? Why are so many people afraid of women having more power?

What if there’s no such thing?

#sociology #matriarchy #patriarchy #egalitarianism

https://youtu.be/hP4aDiKeOII?si=IsAqRJHJ6R33fPGg

A quotation from Molly Ivins

Wake me up when impending egalitarianism is a problem. In the meantime, oligarchy is eating our ass, our dreams, our country, our heritage, our democracy, our justice, and our tax code.

Molly Ivins (1944–2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (2001-04), “Wake Me When We’re Equal,” The Progressive, Vol. 65, No. 4

More about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/85517/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #bigbusiness #egalitarianism #equality #oligarchy #socialill #wealth

A quotation from Molly Ivins

Wake me up when impending egalitarianism is a problem. In the meantime, oligarchy is eating our ass, our dreams, our country, our heritage, our democracy, our justice, and our tax code.

Molly Ivins (1944–2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (2001-04), “Wake Me When We’re Equal,” The Progressive, Vol. 65, No. 4

More about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/85517/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #bigbusiness #egalitarianism #equality #oligarchy #socialill #wealth

A quotation from Molly Ivins

Wake me up when impending egalitarianism is a problem. In the meantime, oligarchy is eating our ass, our dreams, our country, our heritage, our democracy, our justice, and our tax code.

Molly Ivins (1944–2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (2001-04), “Wake Me When We’re Equal,” The Progressive, Vol. 65, No. 4

More about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/85517/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #bigbusiness #egalitarianism #equality #oligarchy #socialill #wealth

A quotation from Molly Ivins

Wake me up when impending egalitarianism is a problem. In the meantime, oligarchy is eating our ass, our dreams, our country, our heritage, our democracy, our justice, and our tax code.

Molly Ivins (1944–2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (2001-04), “Wake Me When We’re Equal,” The Progressive, Vol. 65, No. 4

More about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/85517/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #bigbusiness #egalitarianism #equality #oligarchy #socialill #wealth

Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture: Text, Power and Sacred Space

Why do particular Qur’anic verses appear on a dome, a mihrab, a threshold or a lamp—and what changes when those words are read in the precise place for which they were chosen?

The new illustrated study, Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture, follows that question from Islam’s Three Harams—Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the Prophet’s ﷺ Mosque in Medina and al-Haram al-Sharif/al-Aqsa in Jerusalem—through Umayyad, Fatimid, Seljuk, Mamluk, Ottoman, Safavid and modern patronage. Its chronology identifies the verse, inscription site, political order and evidential basis for each case, while distinguishing documented interpretation from careful contextual inference.

Special attention is given to calligraphic bands around dome bases: words that encircle worshippers, articulate the transition from wall to vault and turn architecture into a field of recitation. The study also examines historic mosque lamps. It corrects a common conflation at al-Aqsa: the fourteenth-century Tankiz lamp carries Qur’an 9:18, whereas the Light Verse—Qur’an 24:35—is characteristic of other Mamluk mosque lamps whose luminous function makes the text’s placement especially resonant.

The appendix consolidates 115 cited āyāt from 27 sūrahs in canonical order. Every āyah is given in verified Uthmani Arabic with Sahih International English immediately beneath it and a direct Quran.com link. The English is reproduced under the stated digital-reuse permission with attribution; Quran.com’s explanatory-note callouts are omitted, while the verse wording and punctuation are preserved. The dossier includes historic photographs, object records, governance context and 29 verified sources.

Readers are also invited to consider the larger historical horizon. The Qur’an describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as al-nabī al-ummī—often translated “the unlettered Prophet” (Qur’an 7:157) but perhaps untaught Prophet is more apt —whose proclamation ignited a revolution in moral, religious and educational consciousness. Within a generation of his death, the Sasanian Empire had ended and the Christian Byzantine Empire had lost Syria, Palestine and Egypt, (although the Byzantine state survived until 1453) as his message continued to spread. Across later centuries, diverse Muslim societies translated, tested and extended Greek, Persian, Indian and other inheritances, advancing astronomy and related sciences alongside medicine, mathematics, engineering, water systems and institutions of urban life. Through awqāf, lived Muslim culture redistributed wealth and endowed schools, hospitals, fountains, libraries and devotional buildings. This was not a one-cause civilisational miracle, but a cumulative human achievement within an Islamic moral and institutional worldview whose intellectual, charitable and architectural legacy remains vibrantly present today.

With its chronological tables, dome-band studies and forensic source notes, the dossier treats Qur’anic calligraphy not as ornamental filler, but as revelation situated within devotional architecture, worship, patronage and political history.

Download the complete illustrated study in PDF format below:

Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture: Text, Power and Sacred Space

Why do particular Qur’anic verses appear on a dome, a mihrab, a threshold or a lamp—and what changes when those words are read in the precise place for which they were chosen?

The new illustrated study, Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture, follows that question from Islam’s Three Harams—Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the Prophet’s ﷺ Mosque in Medina and al-Haram al-Sharif/al-Aqsa in Jerusalem—through Umayyad, Fatimid, Seljuk, Mamluk, Ottoman, Safavid and modern patronage. Its chronology identifies the verse, inscription site, political order and evidential basis for each case, while distinguishing documented interpretation from careful contextual inference.

Special attention is given to calligraphic bands around dome bases: words that encircle worshippers, articulate the transition from wall to vault and turn architecture into a field of recitation. The study also examines historic mosque lamps. It corrects a common conflation at al-Aqsa: the fourteenth-century Tankiz lamp carries Qur’an 9:18, whereas the Light Verse—Qur’an 24:35—is characteristic of other Mamluk mosque lamps whose luminous function makes the text’s placement especially resonant.

The appendix consolidates 115 cited āyāt from 27 sūrahs in canonical order. Every āyah is given in verified Uthmani Arabic with Sahih International English immediately beneath it and a direct Quran.com link. The English is reproduced under the stated digital-reuse permission with attribution; Quran.com’s explanatory-note callouts are omitted, while the verse wording and punctuation are preserved. The dossier includes historic photographs, object records, governance context and 29 verified sources.

Readers are also invited to consider the larger historical horizon. The Qur’an describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as al-nabī al-ummī—often translated “the unlettered Prophet” (Qur’an 7:157) but perhaps untaught Prophet is more apt —whose proclamation ignited a revolution in moral, religious and educational consciousness. Within a generation of his death, the Sasanian Empire had ended and the Christian Byzantine Empire had lost Syria, Palestine and Egypt, although the Byzantine state survived until 1453, as his message continued to spread. Across later centuries, diverse Muslim societies translated, tested and extended Greek, Persian, Indian and other inheritances, advancing astronomy and related sciences alongside medicine, mathematics, engineering, water systems and institutions of urban life. Through awqāf, lived Muslim culture redistributed wealth and endowed schools, hospitals, fountains, libraries and devotional buildings. This was not a one-cause civilisational miracle, but a cumulative human achievement within an Islamic moral and institutional worldview whose intellectual, charitable and architectural legacy remains vibrantly present today.

With its chronological tables, dome-band studies and forensic source notes, the study treats Qur’anic calligraphy not as ornamental filler, but as revelation situated within devotional architecture, worship, patronage and political history.

Download the complete illustrated study in PDF format below:

Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture: Text, Power and Sacred Space

Why do particular Qur’anic verses appear on a dome, a mihrab, a threshold or a lamp—and what changes when those words are read in the precise place for which they were chosen?

The new illustrated study, Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture, follows that question from Islam’s Three Harams—Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the Prophet’s ﷺ Mosque in Medina and al-Haram al-Sharif/al-Aqsa in Jerusalem—through Umayyad, Fatimid, Seljuk, Mamluk, Ottoman, Safavid and modern patronage. Its chronology identifies the verse, inscription site, political order and evidential basis for each case, while distinguishing documented interpretation from careful contextual inference.

Special attention is given to calligraphic bands around dome bases: words that encircle worshippers, articulate the transition from wall to vault and turn architecture into a field of recitation. The study also examines historic mosque lamps. It corrects a common conflation at al-Aqsa: the fourteenth-century Tankiz lamp carries Qur’an 9:18, whereas the Light Verse—Qur’an 24:35—is characteristic of other Mamluk mosque lamps whose luminous function makes the text’s placement especially resonant.

The appendix consolidates 115 cited āyāt from 27 sūrahs in canonical order. Every āyah is given in verified Uthmani Arabic with Sahih International English immediately beneath it and a direct Quran.com link. The English is reproduced under the stated digital-reuse permission with attribution; Quran.com’s explanatory-note callouts are omitted, while the verse wording and punctuation are preserved. The dossier includes historic photographs, object records, governance context and 29 verified sources.

Readers are also invited to consider the larger historical horizon. The Qur’an describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as al-nabī al-ummī—often translated “the unlettered Prophet” (Qur’an 7:157) but perhaps untaught Prophet is more apt —whose proclamation ignited a revolution in moral, religious and educational consciousness. Within a generation of his death, the Sasanian Empire had ended and the Christian Byzantine Empire had lost Syria, Palestine and Egypt, although the Byzantine state survived until 1453, as his message continued to spread. Across later centuries, diverse Muslim societies translated, tested and extended Greek, Persian, Indian and other inheritances, advancing astronomy and related sciences alongside medicine, mathematics, engineering, water systems and institutions of urban life. Through awqāf, lived Muslim culture redistributed wealth and endowed schools, hospitals, fountains, libraries and devotional buildings. This was not a one-cause civilisational miracle, but a cumulative human achievement within an Islamic moral and institutional worldview whose intellectual, charitable and architectural legacy remains vibrantly present today.

With its chronological tables, dome-band studies and forensic source notes, the study treats Qur’anic calligraphy not as ornamental filler, but as revelation situated within devotional architecture, worship, patronage and political history.

Download the complete illustrated study in PDF format below:

Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture: Text, Power and Sacred Space

Why do particular Qur’anic verses appear on a dome, a mihrab, a threshold or a lamp—and what changes when those words are read in the precise place for which they were chosen?

The new illustrated study, Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture, follows that question from Islam’s Three Harams—Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the Prophet’s ﷺ Mosque in Medina and al-Haram al-Sharif/al-Aqsa in Jerusalem—through Umayyad, Fatimid, Seljuk, Mamluk, Ottoman, Safavid and modern patronage. Its chronology identifies the verse, inscription site, political order and evidential basis for each case, while distinguishing documented interpretation from careful contextual inference.

Special attention is given to calligraphic bands around dome bases: words that encircle worshippers, articulate the transition from wall to vault and turn architecture into a field of recitation. The study also examines historic mosque lamps. It corrects a common conflation at al-Aqsa: the fourteenth-century Tankiz lamp carries Qur’an 9:18, whereas the Light Verse—Qur’an 24:35—is characteristic of other Mamluk mosque lamps whose luminous function makes the text’s placement especially resonant.

The appendix consolidates 115 cited āyāt from 27 sūrahs in canonical order. Every āyah is given in verified Uthmani Arabic with Sahih International English immediately beneath it and a direct Quran.com link. The English is reproduced under the stated digital-reuse permission with attribution; Quran.com’s explanatory-note callouts are omitted, while the verse wording and punctuation are preserved. The dossier includes historic photographs, object records, governance context and 29 verified sources.

Readers are also invited to consider the larger historical horizon. The Qur’an describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as al-nabī al-ummī—often translated “the unlettered Prophet” (Qur’an 7:157) but perhaps untaught Prophet is more apt —whose proclamation ignited a revolution in moral, religious and educational consciousness. Within a generation of his death, the Sasanian Empire had ended and the Christian Byzantine Empire had lost Syria, Palestine and Egypt, although the Byzantine state survived until 1453, as his message continued to spread. Across later centuries, diverse Muslim societies translated, tested and extended Greek, Persian, Indian and other inheritances, advancing astronomy and related sciences alongside medicine, mathematics, engineering, water systems and institutions of urban life. Through awqāf, lived Muslim culture redistributed wealth and endowed schools, hospitals, fountains, libraries and devotional buildings. This was not a one-cause civilisational miracle, but a cumulative human achievement within an Islamic moral and institutional worldview whose intellectual, charitable and architectural legacy remains vibrantly present today.

With its chronological tables, dome-band studies and forensic source notes, the study treats Qur’anic calligraphy not as ornamental filler, but as revelation situated within devotional architecture, worship, patronage and political history.

Download the complete illustrated study in PDF format below:

Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture: Text, Power and Sacred Space

Why do particular Qur’anic verses appear on a dome, a mihrab, a threshold or a lamp—and what changes when those words are read in the precise place for which they were chosen?

The new illustrated study, Qur’anic Calligraphy in Mosque Architecture, follows that question from Islam’s Three Harams—Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, the Prophet’s ﷺ Mosque in Medina and al-Haram al-Sharif/al-Aqsa in Jerusalem—through Umayyad, Fatimid, Seljuk, Mamluk, Ottoman, Safavid and modern patronage. Its chronology identifies the verse, inscription site, political order and evidential basis for each case, while distinguishing documented interpretation from careful contextual inference.

Special attention is given to calligraphic bands around dome bases: words that encircle worshippers, articulate the transition from wall to vault and turn architecture into a field of recitation. The study also examines historic mosque lamps. It corrects a common conflation at al-Aqsa: the fourteenth-century Tankiz lamp carries Qur’an 9:18, whereas the Light Verse—Qur’an 24:35—is characteristic of other Mamluk mosque lamps whose luminous function makes the text’s placement especially resonant.

The appendix consolidates 115 cited āyāt from 27 sūrahs in canonical order. Every āyah is given in verified Uthmani Arabic with Sahih International English immediately beneath it and a direct Quran.com link. The English is reproduced under the stated digital-reuse permission with attribution; Quran.com’s explanatory-note callouts are omitted, while the verse wording and punctuation are preserved. The dossier includes historic photographs, object records, governance context and 29 verified sources.

Readers are also invited to consider the larger historical horizon. The Qur’an describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as al-nabī al-ummī—often translated “the unlettered Prophet” (Qur’an 7:157) but perhaps untaught Prophet is more apt —whose proclamation ignited a revolution in moral, religious and educational consciousness. Within a generation of his death, the Sasanian Empire had ended and the Christian Byzantine Empire had lost Syria, Palestine and Egypt, although the Byzantine state survived until 1453, as his message continued to spread. Across later centuries, diverse Muslim societies translated, tested and extended Greek, Persian, Indian and other inheritances, advancing astronomy and related sciences alongside medicine, mathematics, engineering, water systems and institutions of urban life. Through awqāf, lived Muslim culture redistributed wealth and endowed schools, hospitals, fountains, libraries and devotional buildings. This was not a one-cause civilisational miracle, but a cumulative human achievement within an Islamic moral and institutional worldview whose intellectual, charitable and architectural legacy remains vibrantly present today.

With its chronological tables, dome-band studies and forensic source notes, the study treats Qur’anic calligraphy not as ornamental filler, but as revelation situated within devotional architecture, worship, patronage and political history.

Download the complete illustrated study in PDF format below:

Chalmer, Bobby, and Charles. Three students from the beginning of my career who will always be in my heart. 1977. #publicschool #publicschools #publicschoolteaching #publicschoolteacher #publicschoolteachers #school #schooling #student #students #elementaryschool #elementaryschools #elementaryeducation #strongpubliceducationstrongcountry #strongcountry #educationimportance #importanceofeducation #strongpublicschools #eduucationalegalitarianism #egalitarianism #equality

Chalmer, Bobby, and Charles. Three students from the beginning of my career who will always be in my heart. 1977. #publicschool #publicschools #publicschoolteaching #publicschoolteacher #publicschoolteachers #school #schooling #student #students #elementaryschool #elementaryschools #elementaryeducation #strongpubliceducationstrongcountry #strongcountry #educationimportance #importanceofeducation #strongpublicschools #eduucationalegalitarianism #egalitarianism #equality

Chalmer, Bobby, and Charles. Three students from the beginning of my career who will always be in my heart. 1977. #publicschool #publicschools #publicschoolteaching #publicschoolteacher #publicschoolteachers #school #schooling #student #students #elementaryschool #elementaryschools #elementaryeducation #strongpubliceducationstrongcountry #strongcountry #educationimportance #importanceofeducation #strongpublicschools #eduucationalegalitarianism #egalitarianism #equality

Chalmer, Bobby, and Charles. Three students from the beginning of my career who will always be in my heart. 1977. #publicschool #publicschools #publicschoolteaching #publicschoolteacher #publicschoolteachers #school #schooling #student #students #elementaryschool #elementaryschools #elementaryeducation #strongpubliceducationstrongcountry #strongcountry #educationimportance #importanceofeducation #strongpublicschools #eduucationalegalitarianism #egalitarianism #equality

In an unsustainable, oppressive society, it is quixotic to imagine that we could manage our survival in a sustainable, egalitarian way.

Mutual aid must not be a symptomatic treatment to address the systemic ills of capitalism, but a step towards revolutionary change.

https://crimethinc.com/RevolutionaryMutualAid #mutualAid #anarchism #anarchist #sustainability #egalitarianism #anticapitalist #anticspitalism #capitalism #postcapitalism #solarpunk @CrimethInc

In an unsustainable, oppressive society, it is quixotic to imagine that we could manage our survival in a sustainable, egalitarian way.

Mutual aid must not be a symptomatic treatment to address the systemic ills of capitalism, but a step towards revolutionary change.

https://crimethinc.com/RevolutionaryMutualAid #mutualAid #anarchism #anarchist #sustainability #egalitarianism #anticapitalist #anticspitalism #capitalism #postcapitalism #solarpunk @CrimethInc

In an unsustainable, oppressive society, it is quixotic to imagine that we could manage our survival in a sustainable, egalitarian way.

Mutual aid must not be a symptomatic treatment to address the systemic ills of capitalism, but a step towards revolutionary change.

https://crimethinc.com/RevolutionaryMutualAid #mutualAid #anarchism #anarchist #sustainability #egalitarianism #anticapitalist #anticspitalism #capitalism #postcapitalism #solarpunk @CrimethInc

In an unsustainable, oppressive society, it is quixotic to imagine that we could manage our survival in a sustainable, egalitarian way.

Mutual aid must not be a symptomatic treatment to address the systemic ills of capitalism, but a step towards revolutionary change.

https://crimethinc.com/RevolutionaryMutualAid #mutualAid #anarchism #anarchist #sustainability #egalitarianism #anticapitalist #anticspitalism #capitalism #postcapitalism #solarpunk @CrimethInc

In an unsustainable, oppressive society, it is quixotic to imagine that we could manage our survival in a sustainable, egalitarian way.

Mutual aid must not be a symptomatic treatment to address the systemic ills of capitalism, but a step towards revolutionary change.

https://crimethinc.com/RevolutionaryMutualAid #mutualAid #anarchism #anarchist #sustainability #egalitarianism #anticapitalist #anticspitalism #capitalism #postcapitalism #solarpunk @CrimethInc

#LGBTQ English #Wikipedia deletion alert

Could you save this LGBTQ related #English Wikipedia article from deletion?

Equality Party (United Kingdom)
* UK political party

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equality_Party_%28United_Kingdom%29
Discussion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Equality_Party_%28United_Kingdom%29

#Councillors #Egalitarianism #Political #Congleton

#LGBTQ English #Wikipedia deletion alert

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Equality Party (United Kingdom)
* UK political party

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equality_Party_%28United_Kingdom%29
Discussion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Equality_Party_%28United_Kingdom%29

#Councillors #Egalitarianism #Political #Congleton

One of the oldest and largest cities of the Bronze Age Indus civilization (Mohenjo-daro), contemporaneous with the pyramids, had no temples or palaces. Inequality in building sizes was small and declined over time. The city seems to have been both prosperous and egalitarian--a rarity then and now.

Summary: https://www.iflscience.com/one-of-the-worlds-oldest-cities-defies-the-rules-of-history-and-can-teach-us-a-lot-in-the-21st-century-83537

Original paper: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/inequality-declined-in-the-bronze-age-city-of-mohenjodaro/BF07ED4E516F2127F1C3E645C9C8F462

#Science #Archaeology #Governance #Inequality #Egalitarianism #Economics

One of the oldest and largest cities of the Bronze Age Indus civilization (Mohenjo-daro), contemporaneous with the pyramids, had no temples or palaces. Inequality in building sizes was small and declined over time. The city seems to have been both prosperous and egalitarian--a rarity then and now.

Summary: https://www.iflscience.com/one-of-the-worlds-oldest-cities-defies-the-rules-of-history-and-can-teach-us-a-lot-in-the-21st-century-83537

Original paper: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/inequality-declined-in-the-bronze-age-city-of-mohenjodaro/BF07ED4E516F2127F1C3E645C9C8F462

#Science #Archaeology #Governance #Inequality #Egalitarianism #Economics

One of the oldest and largest cities of the Bronze Age Indus civilization (Mohenjo-daro), contemporaneous with the pyramids, had no temples or palaces. Inequality in building sizes was small and declined over time. The city seems to have been both prosperous and egalitarian--a rarity then and now.

Summary: https://www.iflscience.com/one-of-the-worlds-oldest-cities-defies-the-rules-of-history-and-can-teach-us-a-lot-in-the-21st-century-83537

Original paper: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/inequality-declined-in-the-bronze-age-city-of-mohenjodaro/BF07ED4E516F2127F1C3E645C9C8F462

#Science #Archaeology #Governance #Inequality #Egalitarianism #Economics

One of the oldest and largest cities of the Bronze Age Indus civilization (Mohenjo-daro), contemporaneous with the pyramids, had no temples or palaces. Inequality in building sizes was small and declined over time. The city seems to have been both prosperous and egalitarian--a rarity then and now.

Summary: https://www.iflscience.com/one-of-the-worlds-oldest-cities-defies-the-rules-of-history-and-can-teach-us-a-lot-in-the-21st-century-83537

Original paper: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/inequality-declined-in-the-bronze-age-city-of-mohenjodaro/BF07ED4E516F2127F1C3E645C9C8F462

#Science #Archaeology #Governance #Inequality #Egalitarianism #Economics

One of the oldest and largest cities of the Bronze Age Indus civilization (Mohenjo-daro), contemporaneous with the pyramids, had no temples or palaces. Inequality in building sizes was small and declined over time. The city seems to have been both prosperous and egalitarian--a rarity then and now.

Summary: https://www.iflscience.com/one-of-the-worlds-oldest-cities-defies-the-rules-of-history-and-can-teach-us-a-lot-in-the-21st-century-83537

Original paper: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/inequality-declined-in-the-bronze-age-city-of-mohenjodaro/BF07ED4E516F2127F1C3E645C9C8F462

#Science #Archaeology #Governance #Inequality #Egalitarianism #Economics

At the beginning of this century, I first saw the term "Totalitarian Capitalism" used by George Monbiot. Today, Australians have a choice between Totalitarian Capitalism and Slightly-Less-Totalitarian Capitalism. We need better politics — or a revolution.
https://tdunlop.substack.com/p/while-everyone-is-focused-on-the
#AusPol #egalitarianism

At the beginning of this century, I first saw the term "Totalitarian Capitalism" used by George Monbiot. Today, Australians have a choice between Totalitarian Capitalism and Slightly-Less-Totalitarian Capitalism. We need better politics — or a revolution.
https://tdunlop.substack.com/p/while-everyone-is-focused-on-the
#AusPol #egalitarianism

At the beginning of this century, I first saw the term "Totalitarian Capitalism" used by George Monbiot. Today, Australians have a choice between Totalitarian Capitalism and Slightly-Less-Totalitarian Capitalism. We need better politics — or a revolution.
https://tdunlop.substack.com/p/while-everyone-is-focused-on-the
#AusPol #egalitarianism

At the beginning of this century, I first saw the term "Totalitarian Capitalism" used by George Monbiot. Today, Australians have a choice between Totalitarian Capitalism and Slightly-Less-Totalitarian Capitalism. We need better politics — or a revolution.
https://tdunlop.substack.com/p/while-everyone-is-focused-on-the
#AusPol #egalitarianism

No wonder they were demonized in #Homer's #Odyssey! (See related posts...)

The Power of Women in Minoan Civilization

by Alexios Zorbas, May 23, 2023

Excerpt: "The Minoan civilization, flourishing on the island of Crete from approximately 2700 to 1450 BCE, stands out in ancient history for its progressive social structure and remarkable gender equality. Unlike the predominantly #patriarchal societies of the ancient Mediterranean world, Minoan society was a beacon of #egalitarianism particularly concerning women’s liberties.

Women in Minoan society held a significant position, relishing a degree of independence and freedom that was extraordinary during that era.

"Their roles extended beyond domestic confines, as they actively engaged in various facets of public life. They were seen in religious ceremonies, political discussions, and economic activities, showcasing their versatility and contributing to the societal fabric of Minoan civilization.

"Furthermore, women were not silent spectators in politics; they actively participated in political affairs, serving in roles such as advisors, administrators, and even rulers. Their influence was also evident in foreign affairs, as they took part in diplomatic missions and negotiations.

"Economically, Minoan women demonstrated their prowess by engaging in a wide array of activities that contributed to the prosperity of the Minoan civilization. They participated in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship, managing their own businesses and properties, further proving their autonomy.

"Moreover, Minoan women enjoyed legal rights and protections that were exceptional in the ancient world. They had the right to own property, inherit wealth, and independently engage in legal contracts. This level of legal autonomy was indeed extraordinary for the period, emphasizing the advanced nature of Minoan society."

Read more:
https://knossos-palace.gr/2023/05/23/power-of-woman/

#Matriarchy #AncientWomen #AncientCrete #Histodons #BronzeAgeCollapse #AncientHistory #WomensRights #MinoanWomen

No wonder they were demonized in #Homer's #Odyssey! (See related posts...)

The Power of Women in Minoan Civilization

by Alexios Zorbas, May 23, 2023

Excerpt: "The Minoan civilization, flourishing on the island of Crete from approximately 2700 to 1450 BCE, stands out in ancient history for its progressive social structure and remarkable gender equality. Unlike the predominantly #patriarchal societies of the ancient Mediterranean world, Minoan society was a beacon of #egalitarianism particularly concerning women’s liberties.

Women in Minoan society held a significant position, relishing a degree of independence and freedom that was extraordinary during that era.

"Their roles extended beyond domestic confines, as they actively engaged in various facets of public life. They were seen in religious ceremonies, political discussions, and economic activities, showcasing their versatility and contributing to the societal fabric of Minoan civilization.

"Furthermore, women were not silent spectators in politics; they actively participated in political affairs, serving in roles such as advisors, administrators, and even rulers. Their influence was also evident in foreign affairs, as they took part in diplomatic missions and negotiations.

"Economically, Minoan women demonstrated their prowess by engaging in a wide array of activities that contributed to the prosperity of the Minoan civilization. They participated in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship, managing their own businesses and properties, further proving their autonomy.

"Moreover, Minoan women enjoyed legal rights and protections that were exceptional in the ancient world. They had the right to own property, inherit wealth, and independently engage in legal contracts. This level of legal autonomy was indeed extraordinary for the period, emphasizing the advanced nature of Minoan society."

Read more:
https://knossos-palace.gr/2023/05/23/power-of-woman/

#Matriarchy #AncientWomen #AncientCrete #Histodons #BronzeAgeCollapse #AncientHistory #WomensRights #MinoanWomen

No wonder they were demonized in #Homer's #Odyssey! (See related posts...)

The Power of Women in Minoan Civilization

by Alexios Zorbas, May 23, 2023

Excerpt: "The Minoan civilization, flourishing on the island of Crete from approximately 2700 to 1450 BCE, stands out in ancient history for its progressive social structure and remarkable gender equality. Unlike the predominantly #patriarchal societies of the ancient Mediterranean world, Minoan society was a beacon of #egalitarianism particularly concerning women’s liberties.

Women in Minoan society held a significant position, relishing a degree of independence and freedom that was extraordinary during that era.

"Their roles extended beyond domestic confines, as they actively engaged in various facets of public life. They were seen in religious ceremonies, political discussions, and economic activities, showcasing their versatility and contributing to the societal fabric of Minoan civilization.

"Furthermore, women were not silent spectators in politics; they actively participated in political affairs, serving in roles such as advisors, administrators, and even rulers. Their influence was also evident in foreign affairs, as they took part in diplomatic missions and negotiations.

"Economically, Minoan women demonstrated their prowess by engaging in a wide array of activities that contributed to the prosperity of the Minoan civilization. They participated in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship, managing their own businesses and properties, further proving their autonomy.

"Moreover, Minoan women enjoyed legal rights and protections that were exceptional in the ancient world. They had the right to own property, inherit wealth, and independently engage in legal contracts. This level of legal autonomy was indeed extraordinary for the period, emphasizing the advanced nature of Minoan society."

Read more:
https://knossos-palace.gr/2023/05/23/power-of-woman/

#Matriarchy #AncientWomen #AncientCrete #Histodons #BronzeAgeCollapse #AncientHistory #WomensRights #MinoanWomen

No wonder they were demonized in #Homer's #Odyssey! (See related posts...)

The Power of Women in Minoan Civilization

by Alexios Zorbas, May 23, 2023

Excerpt: "The Minoan civilization, flourishing on the island of Crete from approximately 2700 to 1450 BCE, stands out in ancient history for its progressive social structure and remarkable gender equality. Unlike the predominantly #patriarchal societies of the ancient Mediterranean world, Minoan society was a beacon of #egalitarianism particularly concerning women’s liberties.

Women in Minoan society held a significant position, relishing a degree of independence and freedom that was extraordinary during that era.

"Their roles extended beyond domestic confines, as they actively engaged in various facets of public life. They were seen in religious ceremonies, political discussions, and economic activities, showcasing their versatility and contributing to the societal fabric of Minoan civilization.

"Furthermore, women were not silent spectators in politics; they actively participated in political affairs, serving in roles such as advisors, administrators, and even rulers. Their influence was also evident in foreign affairs, as they took part in diplomatic missions and negotiations.

"Economically, Minoan women demonstrated their prowess by engaging in a wide array of activities that contributed to the prosperity of the Minoan civilization. They participated in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship, managing their own businesses and properties, further proving their autonomy.

"Moreover, Minoan women enjoyed legal rights and protections that were exceptional in the ancient world. They had the right to own property, inherit wealth, and independently engage in legal contracts. This level of legal autonomy was indeed extraordinary for the period, emphasizing the advanced nature of Minoan society."

Read more:
https://knossos-palace.gr/2023/05/23/power-of-woman/

#Matriarchy #AncientWomen #AncientCrete #Histodons #BronzeAgeCollapse #AncientHistory #WomensRights #MinoanWomen

No wonder they were demonized in #Homer's #Odyssey! (See related posts...)

The Power of Women in Minoan Civilization

by Alexios Zorbas, May 23, 2023

Excerpt: "The Minoan civilization, flourishing on the island of Crete from approximately 2700 to 1450 BCE, stands out in ancient history for its progressive social structure and remarkable gender equality. Unlike the predominantly #patriarchal societies of the ancient Mediterranean world, Minoan society was a beacon of #egalitarianism particularly concerning women’s liberties.

Women in Minoan society held a significant position, relishing a degree of independence and freedom that was extraordinary during that era.

"Their roles extended beyond domestic confines, as they actively engaged in various facets of public life. They were seen in religious ceremonies, political discussions, and economic activities, showcasing their versatility and contributing to the societal fabric of Minoan civilization.

"Furthermore, women were not silent spectators in politics; they actively participated in political affairs, serving in roles such as advisors, administrators, and even rulers. Their influence was also evident in foreign affairs, as they took part in diplomatic missions and negotiations.

"Economically, Minoan women demonstrated their prowess by engaging in a wide array of activities that contributed to the prosperity of the Minoan civilization. They participated in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship, managing their own businesses and properties, further proving their autonomy.

"Moreover, Minoan women enjoyed legal rights and protections that were exceptional in the ancient world. They had the right to own property, inherit wealth, and independently engage in legal contracts. This level of legal autonomy was indeed extraordinary for the period, emphasizing the advanced nature of Minoan society."

Read more:
https://knossos-palace.gr/2023/05/23/power-of-woman/

#Matriarchy #AncientWomen #AncientCrete #Histodons #BronzeAgeCollapse #AncientHistory #WomensRights #MinoanWomen

New research on Hadza hunter-gatherers challenges the idea that egalitarianism comes from generosity. When given the choice to give or take, most took—even from those with less. Equality might be about power, not fairness. #Anthropology #HumanEvolution #Egalitarianism #Hadza https://www.anthropology.net/p/the-selfish-origin-of-sharing-what

New research on Hadza hunter-gatherers challenges the idea that egalitarianism comes from generosity. When given the choice to give or take, most took—even from those with less. Equality might be about power, not fairness. #Anthropology #HumanEvolution #Egalitarianism #Hadza https://www.anthropology.net/p/the-selfish-origin-of-sharing-what

New research on Hadza hunter-gatherers challenges the idea that egalitarianism comes from generosity. When given the choice to give or take, most took—even from those with less. Equality might be about power, not fairness. #Anthropology #HumanEvolution #Egalitarianism #Hadza https://www.anthropology.net/p/the-selfish-origin-of-sharing-what

New research on Hadza hunter-gatherers challenges the idea that egalitarianism comes from generosity. When given the choice to give or take, most took—even from those with less. Equality might be about power, not fairness. #Anthropology #HumanEvolution #Egalitarianism #Hadza https://www.anthropology.net/p/the-selfish-origin-of-sharing-what

New research on Hadza hunter-gatherers challenges the idea that egalitarianism comes from generosity. When given the choice to give or take, most took—even from those with less. Equality might be about power, not fairness. #Anthropology #HumanEvolution #Egalitarianism #Hadza https://www.anthropology.net/p/the-selfish-origin-of-sharing-what

The fallacy at the heart of welfare economics

https://davidellerman.substack.com/p/the-petitio-principii-fallacy-in

@economics_that_works

#Economics #EconTwitter #Econ #PoliticalEconomy #WelfareEconomics #Philosophy #Ethics #Utilitarianism #Utilitarian #Consequentialism #Consequentialist #capitalism #Egalitarianism #Egalitarian #Inequality

The fallacy at the heart of welfare economics

https://davidellerman.substack.com/p/the-petitio-principii-fallacy-in

@economics_that_works

#Economics #EconTwitter #Econ #PoliticalEconomy #WelfareEconomics #Philosophy #Ethics #Utilitarianism #Utilitarian #Consequentialism #Consequentialist #capitalism #Egalitarianism #Egalitarian #Inequality

The fallacy at the heart of welfare economics

https://davidellerman.substack.com/p/the-petitio-principii-fallacy-in

@economics_that_works

#Economics #EconTwitter #Econ #PoliticalEconomy #WelfareEconomics #Philosophy #Ethics #Utilitarianism #Utilitarian #Consequentialism #Consequentialist #capitalism #Egalitarianism #Egalitarian #Inequality

The fallacy at the heart of welfare economics

https://davidellerman.substack.com/p/the-petitio-principii-fallacy-in

@economics_that_works

#Economics #EconTwitter #Econ #PoliticalEconomy #WelfareEconomics #Philosophy #Ethics #Utilitarianism #Utilitarian #Consequentialism #Consequentialist #capitalism #Egalitarianism #Egalitarian #Inequality

The fallacy at the heart of welfare economics

https://davidellerman.substack.com/p/the-petitio-principii-fallacy-in

@economics_that_works

#Economics #EconTwitter #Econ #PoliticalEconomy #WelfareEconomics #Philosophy #Ethics #Utilitarianism #Utilitarian #Consequentialism #Consequentialist #capitalism #Egalitarianism #Egalitarian #Inequality

Hype for the Future 16A: The Countercultural Movements of America

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/hype-for-the-future-16a-the-countercultural-movements-of-america/

Hype for the Future 16A: The Countercultural Movements of America

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/hype-for-the-future-16a-the-countercultural-movements-of-america/

Hype for the Future 16A: The Countercultural Movements of America

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/hype-for-the-future-16a-the-countercultural-movements-of-america/

Hype for the Future 16A: The Countercultural Movements of America

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/hype-for-the-future-16a-the-countercultural-movements-of-america/

Hype for the Future 16A: The Countercultural Movements of America

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/hype-for-the-future-16a-the-countercultural-movements-of-america/

A steady shift in the #Energy Paradigm grows a little more momentum, #egalitarianism and eventually pragmatism.

https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/more-australian-homes-get-access-solar-power

“Our Solar Sharer Offer means more Australians can be part of our world-leading rooftop solar take up. "

“People who are able to move electricity use into the zero cost power period will benefit directly, ... whether they own or rent, and the more people take up the offer and move their use, the greater the system benefits that lower costs for all electricity users will be. "

“Free daytime power for families across Australia is proof that what’s good for the planet is good for your pocket. "

“Reform to the DMO[1] will strip out unnecessary costs and expand protections to all standing offer customers and small customers in embedded networks, including renters and apartment dwellers.”

[1] Default Market Offer

#Solar #EnergyNetworks #GreenhouseEffect #Australia #RoofTopPV #Energy #renewable #demandShifting

A steady shift in the #Energy Paradigm grows a little more momentum, #egalitarianism and eventually pragmatism.

https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/more-australian-homes-get-access-solar-power

“Our Solar Sharer Offer means more Australians can be part of our world-leading rooftop solar take up. "

“People who are able to move electricity use into the zero cost power period will benefit directly, ... whether they own or rent, and the more people take up the offer and move their use, the greater the system benefits that lower costs for all electricity users will be. "

“Free daytime power for families across Australia is proof that what’s good for the planet is good for your pocket. "

“Reform to the DMO[1] will strip out unnecessary costs and expand protections to all standing offer customers and small customers in embedded networks, including renters and apartment dwellers.”

[1] Default Market Offer

#Solar #EnergyNetworks #GreenhouseEffect #Australia #RoofTopPV #Energy #renewable #demandShifting

A steady shift in the #Energy Paradigm grows a little more momentum, #egalitarianism and eventually pragmatism.

https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/bowen/media-releases/more-australian-homes-get-access-solar-power

“Our Solar Sharer Offer means more Australians can be part of our world-leading rooftop solar take up. "

“People who are able to move electricity use into the zero cost power period will benefit directly, ... whether they own or rent, and the more people take up the offer and move their use, the greater the system benefits that lower costs for all electricity users will be. "

“Free daytime power for families across Australia is proof that what’s good for the planet is good for your pocket. "

“Reform to the DMO[1] will strip out unnecessary costs and expand protections to all standing offer customers and small customers in embedded networks, including renters and apartment dwellers.”

[1] Default Market Offer

#Solar #EnergyNetworks #GreenhouseEffect #Australia #RoofTopPV #Energy #renewable #demandShifting