The Matriarchy of Kerlile

The Matriarchy of Kerlile is a autocratic matriarchal oligarchy, ruled by the Council of Kerlile alongside the current President Rebecca Arnott. Kerlile has a population of approximately 14,219,000 individuals, and borders Lauchenoiria, Zongongia, Greater Acadia and Kvask.

The nation is known for discriminating against men, while providing women with greater rights and protections than in other countries. The current President, appointed in July 2019, has publicly supported reform of their policies. Until recently, emigration was illegal from Kerlile, while immigration was only permitted for women, however reformist policies have changed this.

Men are forbidden from owning property, joining the military or holding public office. Lesbian marriages are legal while marriage between gay men is forbidden. Kerlile has a large military, with national service for all women for two years upon turning 18 and conscription laws. Kerlile actively involves itself in foreign conflicts. Kerlile has capital punishment and is known for frequently executing people for treason.

History

Kerlile was founded in 1924 by a group of women who founded the nation in a previously uninhabited area under the principles of women's liberation and escaping the historic discrimination faced by women. In order to discover this goal, the rights of men in the fledgling nation were restricted, with the initial intention of easing restrictions over time.

The initial founders encouraged immigration by women and men who were willing to be submissive in order to grow the population. In 1960, the founding regime closed the borders and banned citizens from leaving. At this point, Kerlile began expanding their military and focusing their economy on developing weaponry and technological advancements that would aid in warfare.

In 1992, a breakaway section of the military, aided by civilian factions, attempted to overthrow then-president Sara Viallamando, leading to a civil war between the Matriarchy and the self-proclaimed Democratic Kerlian State. In 1999, the war ended after the last village held by DKS fell. The Matriarchy clamped down on freedom of speech in order to avoid a repeat of these events.

Politics

The President of Kerlile is commander-in-chief of the military, as well as Head of State and Head of Government. She has full autonomy, though in practice will delegate tasks to her Cabinet, consisting of women appointed by her.

The presidential succession is decided by the Council of Kerlile, a hereditary body composed of descendants of the founders of Kerlile. The Council are the primary legislating body for Kerlile, and in practice can recall a President, although the only known attempt to do this resulted in the death of the Council member who proposed the motion.

The Parliament of Kerlile is a body elected by all women in the country over the age of 18, from a list of candidates pre-approved by the Council of Kerlile. The Council can dismiss any MP they wish at any time, and also have the power to arbitrarily dissolve Parliament.

Culture

In Kerlian culture, men are employed in menial work for low wages, without being given a choice over which job as they are assigned by the government. Women are considered the stronger sex, and are therefore given the better jobs and run the government. Child-rearing is done by both parents, though the mother has final say over decisions affecting her children.

LGBT rights in Kerlile are complicated, with same-sex marriage being legal for women but illegal for men. Lesbian couples traditionally double-barrel their surnames when married. Transgender rights are also complicated, in order to be officially recognised as trans, individuals must go through a tedious government process to be granted 'permission'. Transgender people are often discriminated against.

Recreational drugs, including tobacco, are outlawed in Kerlile for the common people, however government officials may acquire permits to import such substances. Drinking alcohol is legal for women over 18, however forbidden for men of all ages.

In heterosexual marriages, the man is legally required to take the woman's surname, and all children inherit the woman's surname. Only female children are allowed to inherit property.

Emigration was, up until recently, illegal, with any Kerlian women attempting to leave the country being imprisoned, and any men executed. Those who successfully manage to escape frequently take refuge in other countries who do not extradite to Kerlile. Lauchenoiria is the most well-known of these nations.