Matrifocality vs. Matriarchy

Matrifocalitynoun

The state or condition of being matrifocal; matriarchy.

Matriarchynoun

A social system in which the mother is head of household, having authority over men and children.

Matriarchynoun

A system of government by females (particularly as a kind of polity).

Matriarchynoun

The dominance of women in social or cultural systems.

Matriarchynoun

a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line

Matriarchy

Matriarchy is a social system in which women hold the primary power positions in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. While those definitions apply in general English, definitions specific to the disciplines of anthropology and feminism differ in some respects.