Increasing diversity in NVC circles
Article
9 - 13 minutes
Want to increase diversity, plus improve group dynamics and group functioning? There are things you can do to make NVC settings more welcoming to people of color. Learn more about how to use NVC; attend to impact; help the community understand and demonstrate more awareness; factor in historical context; engage; create a more inclusive climate; and more!
Moving from Fault to Cause: Looking for Systemic Solutions to White Supremacy
Moving from Fault to Cause: Looking for Systemic Solutions to White Supremacy
Moving from Fault to Cause: Looking for Systemic Solutions to White Supremacy
Article
13 - 19 minutes
We can see throughout many examples in history that when we look for "who" is at fault, and thereby seek social change through shaming that person (or that group), it tends to lead to disastrous long term consequences. Even if it works in the short term. Instead, if we want to end cycles of violence we can seek to understand systemic causes and context of individuals' behaviour. And from there, look for solutions that stem from this understanding.