~ extreme dialogues ~
Students, Faculty, Staff and community members are all welcome.
No homework,
no prep, just REAL conversations!
These "hot topic" dialogues incorporate techniques designed, developed, and facilitated by the Office of Residential Life, Student Programs, the Counseling Center, Eliot House, and Dean of Students. Other staff, faculty, and student guest facilitators occasionally join the session.
At a TABOO dialogue, every effort is made to make space so that all personal perspectives on a topic can be shared. It's a "safe space, uncomfortable zone." A healthy place to explore ideas and feelings. These dialogues are "one-offs." You can participate once or often. For another kind of powerful dialogue experience consider committing to the 8 week Intergroup Dialogue Intensives offered each semester.
To suggest a topic or recommend a facilitator drop an email to us - Taboo.
Topics in the works, with dates tba: Inter-racial relationships, Feminism at MHC, ADHD and College Life,
Wed. Nov.18 , 2009 ~ 4:30pm - 6pm
TABOO: La Virgen, la Hot Tamale y las demas: Latina
Sexuality
Are Latinas only viewed as the good virgin or the exotic temptress? How is Latina
female identity constructed? How is sexual orientation viewed within the Latina
community?
Facilitators: Krysia Villon (Alumni Association),
Patty Dygert '10
Location: Blanchard Lounge (227)
Thurs. Nov.19 , 2009 ~ 4:30pm - 6pm
TABOO: The F-Word: On Man-Haters, Feminazis, and Bra-burners
Why do some of us at MHC identify as feminists while others cringe at the sound
of the word? How did feminism come to have such a wide range of meanings to
so many different people? Come ready to have your say!
Facilitators: Gender Studies Senior Seminar
Location: Blanchard Lounge (227)
Friday. Nov.20 , 2009 ~ 3:30pm - 5pm
TABOO: "Why are you being so OCD?! Just chill out!" - It's All in Your Head
A dialogue about the challenges of invisible disabilities (anxiety
disorders, OCD, ADD/ADHD, chronic illnesses, etc.).
Is it still a disability if you can't see it? Is disability a natural
part of diversity? Should disabilities be cured or fixed? Should people
take medications for their disability?
Facilitators: Ability Intergroup Dialogue
participants
Blanchard Lounge 227
Thursday. Dec. 3, 2009 ~ 4:30pm - 6pm
TABOO: Slang, Slurs, Slanders ?
"B*tch", "slut", "whore", etc... You hear and
use these words every day. Are they just "harmless words" or do they
carry other meanings? Are they words used to "reclaim power" or to "disempower"?
Facilitators: Nisha Mehra '11 and Adrienne
Jacaruso '11
Location: Blanchard Lounge (227)
See Also:
"Let's Talk About It!" a series hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Eliot House Weekly dialogs for interfaith conversation on a wide array of topics.
Previous Taboo Series Dialogues
