“The exhibition’s title is intentionally provocative,” said Katerina Gregos, the museum’s artistic director, who smiles at the prospect of visitors probing the “hypothetical question” of how different the world could be: “What we are asking visitors to do is try and take a leap of the imagination and think what it would be like if governance and decision-making were in the hands solely of women.”
In such a world, would there have been so much war and conflict, or less chest-beating, more compromise and considered discussion, she asks.
“In short, would the world be a better place? We’re not advocating for the establishment of a matriarchy. Rather, we’re inviting reflection on whether there is an alternative. Because, let’s face it, with wars raging and the senseless violence that we see – mostly generated by men almost every day – you can’t say we’re in the best of places.”
It’s a fun hypothetical to speculate about. Though if I’m not mistaken, ironically un-feminist in itself.
The truth of the matter however is likely something much less sensational. Much more benign. That people who seek power are generally the type who should never have it. Regardless of gender. And conversely the people who should, generally don’t. Because they respect the responsibility and question their ability/competence. Which is sad. Because often they’d have to work to be less competent when the people who generally get the job.
