[Womoz] Mirror Neurons

[Delphine]

Le 18/06/2010 04:07, Majken Connor a écrit :
> In a completely unrelated activity today I came across Kathy Sierra's 
> blog. I'm part way through this particular post 
> http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/2006/04/angrynegative_p.html 
> but I wanted to share it because I feel that it explains my 
> philosophies in a much more educated and non-confrontational way than 
> I would.
>
> The section on mirror neurons explains exactly why I feel so strongly 
> about not dwelling on the group of men who may be sexist. It also 
> explains why many people avoid identifying as feminist (we all know 
> the stereotype) and I think it also explains why many women's groups 
> haven't been successful in creating change - they get bogged down in 
> wanting to hold men accountable instead of discussing solutions.
>
> I feel very strongly that if we want to create change we need to focus 
> on who's doing it right, how they're doing it right, and getting 
> others to do it right (ourselves included). Of course there's value in 
> knowing how something can go wrong, so that you can see those things 
> coming and have a plan on how to head them off, but I think that's 
> secondary once the right way has been established.
>
> The gossip example is interesting, and along the same lines as some 
> things I've seen on the mailing list. One woman (sorry I've forgotten 
> who) says she finds herself being more rude etc in different company.  
> I think this applies mostly in situations where it's an activity we 
> would participate in if it weren't for delayed consequences - in the 
> gossip example it would be realizing how the subject would feel. E.g. 
> I don't enjoy smoking cigarettes.  When I'm with a group of smokers I 
> don't find myself smoking for the hell of it. I've certainly had a few 
> drinks too many when with a group though.
>
> I know I'm not innocent (by any means) of being negative, and I also 
> don't believe in ignoring the negative aspects of something - if a 
> design won't work, you can't fix it if you only acknowledge what works 
> - and sometimes clear communication requires being negative, but 
> certainly I have a lot less success at what I'm trying to achieve when 
> I'm angry.
>
> Hope you guys enjoy the read, too.
>
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Thanks for the link Majken. I hope I can read this during the weekend.

Cheers

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Delphine

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