matriisimienne
Matriisimienne is a term used in francophone scholarly discourse to describe a theoretical orientation that centers matrilineal and maternal dimensions in social organization, culture, and governance. It is constructed from the root matri- (mother), the suffix -isme (ism), and the feminine adjective ending -ienne, signaling its emphasis on gendered, maternal perspectives within analysis.
In concept, matriisimienne functions as an analytic lens rather than a universally fixed doctrine. It may refer
Origins and reception of the term are relatively recent and not uniformly standardized. It appears in certain
Applications and implications of matriisimienne include informing debates on family law, inheritance practices, and social welfare
See also: matrilineality; matriarchy; feminist theory; gender studies; anthropology; sociopolitical theory.