Dear friends
and members,
February will
be a Discussion Meeting facilitated by our members Chuck Olson and
Yasuyo Takamatsu.
Bring your
thoughts and questions to share.
The
topic to start our discussion:
Rethinking and
Rebalancing Power and Sexual Rules of Behavior in Our Modern Societies
The past year
in particular saw the world of politics, media and entertainment in America
in turmoil as many major figures (predominately men in power) have been
publicly shamed and lost their positions/jobs based on accusations of
inappropriate even illegal sexual behavior towards women and youth--including
sexual abuse.and rape (over many years).
The spectrum
ranges from Roger Ailes and Harvey Weinstein to Garrison Keillor.
One question
also remains-- Why have certain men escaped censure?
Do you
know what is happening with #Metoo”,”It is about
time” and “”Yes, but ...”on social media?
What are the
rights of women? especially as they spend increasing time in the workplace and
the values of traditional marriage and pattens of child raising are changing
both because of the push for human rights (including equal access to education
and careers for all --including women and LGBT people) but also under the
pressures of global capitalism and increasing economic inequality and loss of
the old protections for working women (unions etc.).
Possible
points to include:
1) What about
Due Process --the rights of the accused to be innocent until proven guilty
in court
2) On the
other hand why do only some women (and only now) come forward--what is wrong
with our legal/police system?
2) Do we need
new rules and manners to govern behavior? Why has "NO" not
meant no in intimate encounters?
In our world
today --How should men and women (in whatever combinations) meet ? progress
towards love and intimacy? possibly commit to long term relationships or
marriage?
3) Why is
this topic not as sensational in Japan?
We are not looking for final answers but to
share our thoughts.
All are welcome.
Venue:International
House of Japan
(Feb. 11, 2018 from 3-5 p.m. at the International House of Japan (Roppongi)
https://www.i-house.or.jp/eng/access.html. Dinner and further follows. All are welcome.)
Peggy Kanada,
Moderator of
the Fellowship
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