A matriarchy, is a society in which females, especially mothers, have the
central roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of
property. This is in direct contrast to the rest of the world run by patriarchal values.
"What makes the Mosuo unique is their practice of zuo hun, or "walking marriage". From the age of 13, after being initiated, females may choose to take lovers from men within the tribe, having as many or as few as they please over their lifetime. Male companions are known as axias and spend their days carrying out jobs such as fishing and animal rearing, and visit the women's homes at night, often secretly; any resulting children are raised by the woman's family. The father and all adult men are known as "uncles" – there is no stigma attached to not knowing who a child's father is."
The whole philosophy of Mosuo life which is expressed in the following sentences from the Daba scriptures:
"Love is without fault,
love is nectar in the blossom, salt in the soup
and brings joy to the world."
"What makes the Mosuo unique is their practice of zuo hun, or "walking marriage". From the age of 13, after being initiated, females may choose to take lovers from men within the tribe, having as many or as few as they please over their lifetime. Male companions are known as axias and spend their days carrying out jobs such as fishing and animal rearing, and visit the women's homes at night, often secretly; any resulting children are raised by the woman's family. The father and all adult men are known as "uncles" – there is no stigma attached to not knowing who a child's father is."
The whole philosophy of Mosuo life which is expressed in the following sentences from the Daba scriptures:
"Love is without fault,
love is nectar in the blossom, salt in the soup
and brings joy to the world."
