Hi listers! Thanks for your interest and support in this upcoming 4 hour OS with Chechen refugee women. The longer I am here, the more I learn to let go of the way I would like to see things organized and done.
Birgitt, I think the point you are making about getting permission from the women to conduct an OS is a very important one, one that gets a little sticky because Chechen culture (like probably all Caucasian cultures) is one that highly values guests and goes VERY far (from a Western point of view) to be hospitable towards them. Your small question had me check and I clarified that while initially they were polite towards me as a guest, they later understood my role and what I was offering to them. I recognize that I have lots of learning to do in using OS and in facilitation in general (much in the quality of presence department), but my guess is something is working. I think that if the women stay for the full 4 hours, that might be considered a success. Live and see! best, raffi * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
