Cherokee woman, speaking with the pride and strength my culture has instilled in me.

Hello, I am a Cherokee woman, speaking with the pride and strength my culture has instilled in me. In Cherokee society, women have always held a respected and equal place alongside men. We are not mere bystanders; we are active participants, making decisions and carrying forward our people’s heritage. In our culture, women could become “War Women” and sit in councils, making choices that affected the tribe as equals. Outsiders misunderstood this, calling it a “petticoat government.” But for us, this balance of power strengthened our society. Our clan kinship follows the mother’s line. Children grow up in their mother’s home, and it is through her that lineage is traced. Boys learn from their maternal uncles, but the mother’s house is their center. Cherokee women own their homes, and if a marriage ends, a woman simply places her husband’s belongings outside. This autonomy is ours, as it has been for centuries. Cherokee women have always carried many responsibilities—caring for children, preparing meals, weaving, cultivating fields. But beyond these tasks, we pass down our stories, teach our children our heritage, and serve as the backbone of our community’s identity. These roles are acts of preservation and resilience, ensuring that Cherokee values live on. Today, as women continue to seek equality and autonomy, we can look to these traditions. The strength, autonomy, and respect Cherokee women have long upheld remind us of what is possible. Women’s rights, like our traditions, are not just about individual freedom, but about building communities where everyone has a voice. To be a Cherokee woman is to carry the strength of my ancestors and honor them by living with courage and wisdom. May our voices today continue to shape the future for all women, standing for rights, respect, and resilience. Follow Information Warfare Magazine at https://Information-Warfare.com or subscribe to our Substack newsletter at https://Newsletter.Information-Warfare.com for more.