Session 7: Disentangling from Sexism

Session Outline

1. This session is designed to give a first taste of the work in disentangling from sexism. 
2. Regather, greet.
3. Practice Centering Prayer. 
4. View Video for Session 7.
5. Read and follow the steps in the Chapter: “Dismantling and Disentangling from Sexism." Do each exercise and discuss thoroughly what arises within each person. What are the points of resistance? What are the “Ahas?” What are the points of personal connection?
6. Reflections, reactions, reticence, and relishing.
7. Wrap up the session by considering what each participant feels called to pursue.
8. Close in Prayer.

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Additional Resources

Additional Resources, articles, videos

• "​Unpacking the Knapsack" handout.  
• Feminist Frequency website with articles, podcasts, videos. Such as this video and article: "5 Ways Men Can Help End Sexism."
• Feminism is for Everybody - bell hooks - https://excoradfeminisms.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/bell_hooks-feminism_is_for_everybody.pdf
  This is a downloadable book written specifically to introduce folks who are new to notions of feminism, patriarchy, etc. It is also available in the list of pdfs.

unpackingtheknapsack.pdf
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bell_hooks-feminism_is_for_everybody.pdf
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Centering Prayer

Confession

Prayer of Examen

jp21 Via Vida Main Page

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