Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: The politics of cohousers

[Sharon Villines (sharon]

On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 10:14  PM, C.C. Barron wrote:
> I'm guessing that the category cohousers fit in is more cultural than
> political.  In particular I'm thinking of the cultural category Paul 
> Ray
> and Sherry Anderson dubbed "cultural creatives."  Having read their
> book, I certainly identify as a cultural creative myself!  Neither
> conservative nor exactly liberal, we cultural creatives seek a better
> alternative, a third way, and are proactive about creating it.  We care
> deeply about ecology, community, peace, and spirituality.  Check it out
> if you're interested: http://www.culturalcreatives.org/

Unfortunately, the criteria for being a "cultural creative" is to 
answer yes to 10 of 18 questions, all of which are rather hard to 
disagree with, this probably not a very workable way to identify people 
who may be interested in cohousing.

"Early adopters" may be more helpful -- a marketing term for those who 
will try new things before the general population will.

"Cultural" is, however, probably a better way to define the 
characteristics particular to cohousers than "political." In either 
event it would be helpful to have a definition before we try to fit 
ourselves into it.

Sharon
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Sharon Villines
Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
http://www.takomavillage.org

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