What is matriarcade?
Matriarcade is a debate forum for modern families. The name combines the words “matriarch”- the female head of family or state – and “arcade” – a gallery, open space and/or marketplace. It eludes to a place to exchange ideas among those who celebrate women in today’s households as equal partners, empowered with free speech, education, and choices.
I devised matriarcade in 2009 when I became a mother. I found myself struggling to define my role and couldn’t find online resources to help: I often had to choose between sites that were stimulating and intelligent and sites geared to new parents. While I certainly appreciated forums related to new toys, sleep patterns and breastfeeding, I found myself yearning for a venue to discuss the world outside my front door.
I hope you will find the perspectives on this blog engaging and thought-provoking and I invite you to share your point of view.
Thank you for visiting.
The Matriarchivist
January 22, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Unless otherwise noted, all photos on matriarcade are courtesy of Chimpr, the most talented photographer I know: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohoski