Bad news Quote by Riane Eisler
“The bad news is that the movement toward the partnership side of the social scale (and it is always a matter of degree, as no society is a pure partnership or domination system) has been fiercely resisted and countered by periodic regressions. So domination systems have rebuilt themselves in different forms - be they secular or religious, eastern or western, leftist or rightist.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Real Wealth of Nations, Riane Eisler, 1995
Societies oscillate between cooperative and hierarchical structures; each resists the other's dominance, leading to recurring shifts.
In simple terms: Power balances shift between cooperation and domination.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address power dynamics.
Themes
power
society
conflict
change
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- organizational leadership
- community building
- social reform
Key Concepts
political theory
social dynamics
history
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cooperative models be sustained?
- What incentives drive hierarchical regression?
A Different Perspective
Change is slow and may be blocked by entrenched interests.
