Women & Militaristic Cultures

The relationship between fierce reputations and women's rights

Tin Hinan is another great example of a powerful women Western scholars were *sure* was mythical… until they found her tomb.

Throughout history, the more militaristic a culture’s reputation is, the more it tends to value feminine power.

I had this epiphany when a friend and I were discussing how some people – in particular, some readers of fiction – are a…