Matriarch -

: Elephant societies are led by a matriarch—the oldest female who holds critical knowledge of survival, such as the locations of water holes.

: Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles (released April 2025) chronicles her journey from childhood in Galveston to becoming the leader of a high-profile family, emphasizing the wisdom passed between women. Matriarch

: The 2022 horror film Matriarch (Hulu) explores a darker, "twisted" side of mother-daughter dynamics and intergenerational trauma. : Elephant societies are led by a matriarch—the

: In anthropology, a matriarchy is a social system where women hold primary power in political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property. : In anthropology, a matriarchy is a social

: A matriarch is often the oldest or most powerful female member of a family, such as a grandmother, who "calls the shots" and provides the group's foundation.