Cooperation and Competition in the Ecovillage
Earning a living based on responsible competition involves both sharing what we have and asking for what we deserve.
Digging into Community: A reflection from Tamarack’s 1000 Conversations Initiative
Tamarack Institute’s Conversations campaign reveals shifting expectations of community among youth and seniors, varying perspectives on group identity and boundaries, and diverse attitudes toward technology.
Healing Gender Issues through Community
Long-dormant childhood gender issues resurface in an intimate relationship in community—and this time avoidance and escape aren’t options.
Feminism vs. Spaghetti Pits
Trichomycosis axillaris can be the pits, causing even die-hard feminists to shave.
Sexism at Dancing Rabbit
At a community founded in feminism, a member suggests that strategies like corrective discrimination, single-gender gatherings, and prioritizing “gender balance” may themselves be sexist.
Gender-Bending on the Commune
When a Twin Oaks member leads a tour, “co” must “address the dress” (when appropriate) and wear a shirt, whether or not participating in the collective menstrual calendar.