China is to create the world's first 'Woman Town' - where women make all the decisions and disobedient men face punishments.
According to reports, the area of Chongqing is set to convert its Shuangqiao district into Woman Town.
It's slogan "A woman never makes a mistake. A man can never reject a woman's request" will be carved into the town gates.
It is hoped that it will promise tourism and they hope it will be a very good destination for entertainment and relaxation. Any tour groups entering would have to follow the rules that female members play the deciding role, concerning shopping and other items of the itinerary.
They are also are drafting a township law, which stipulates clearly how men should be punished and for what. Suggested punishments include washing dishes!
What's Driving This Trend
- Gender-based Tourism
- The creation of 'Woman Town' in China highlights a trend of tourism experiences that cater specifically to a particular gender group.
- Matriarchal Societies
- The establishment of 'Woman Town' represents a trend towards matriarchal societies and suggests opportunities for exploring and creating alternative governance models.
- Gendered Power Dynamics
- The emphasis on female decision-making in 'Woman Town' points towards a trend of questioning and shifting traditional gendered power dynamics.
Who This Affects Most
- Tourism
- The establishment of a gender-specific town in China suggests opportunities for innovators to create tourism experiences that cater to specific demographics and subcultures.
- Governance
- The creation of a matriarchal town in China points towards opportunities for innovators to explore alternative governance models that prioritize marginalized groups.
- Feminism
- The trend towards questioning traditional gendered power dynamics highlights opportunities for feminist innovators to challenge and disrupt patriarchal structures across multiple industries.
