Recently a young woman got in touch to ask if a women's circle that I was running would be open to her non-binary friend. Instinctively I knew my answer was No, but why? I got round it with logic - I'd advertised an event for women; someone who is calling themselves non-binary is not a … Continue reading Who can be in a women’s circle?
Writing
Climate change needs the generations to work together
Last month, I joined one of the Youth Climate Marches. It was a festive occasion, as school children skipped classes and gathered with their parents and others to march a mile or so through town. Home-made placards calling for action on climate change bobbed along to chants of Say Hey! Say Ho! Climate change has … Continue reading Climate change needs the generations to work together
Betweenness and the wisdom of the circle
A women's circle is about creating a shared space in which we can go deep into our personal experience.
Power and love: why women hold one of the keys to social change
Last week I went to hear a representative of Extinction Rebellion talk about their demands for government action on climate change. He didn’t hold back: the world is facing a crisis of ecosystem collapse that is almost beyond comprehension, and time is running out. If you’re feeling strong enough, you can read Jem Bendell’s prediction … Continue reading Power and love: why women hold one of the keys to social change
Challenging the story of money
The other day, I found myself in two conversations about funding cuts. The first was with a businessman, let’s call him Mark, who works in public policy. The other was with a woman, call her Sarah, who is the manager of a small education charity, juggling funding, staff and volunteers. Both of them started with … Continue reading Challenging the story of money
Women and power: behind the scenes, or in public life?
It was a young woman I once worked with who voiced what I had often thought. “Have you noticed how it’s the bossy, competitive women who get promoted? The nice ones who you’d really like to be in charge stay in the background getting things done.“ I quote that with some reluctance, knowing many wonderful … Continue reading Women and power: behind the scenes, or in public life?
Finding our power: an inquiry
On this website, I am going to be asking questions about power. What is it? How can we have more of it? How can we use it wisely? I'm going to start with women, because I am one, and because so much has been written and said about it. The power of women is something … Continue reading Finding our power: an inquiry
Finding Our Power 