Community Events
Workshop: Another Economy is Possible
Time Trade Circle is proud to present:
Another Economy is Possible: Introduction to the Solidarity Economy
A workshop led by Professor Julie Matthaei
Sunday October 25, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
Free!
Dominant economic institutions, based on narrow materialistic self-interest, profit-motivation, and consumerism, are in crisis. While we have been taught TINA -- there is no alternative -- in fact, we are surrounded with a rich diversity of economic practices and institutions that are rooted in values of sharing, cooperation, sustainability, equality and justice. This "solidarity economy" is growing on every continent, often in response to the crises created by the dominant system.
This workshop will introduce the solidarity economy framework and discuss some of the wide variety of old and new practices and institutions that are springing up (including Time Banks). Then we will brainstorm about ways that we can reclaim our economic power and support ourselves, our families, and our communities by creatively participating in this exciting movement.
Julie Matthaei is a co-founder and board member of the U.S. Solidarity Economy Network (www.ussen.org), and a member of the Boston Area Solidarity Economy Network (BASEN). She's a professor of economics at Wellesley College where she teaches feminist economics and radical economics. She lives in Cambridge in Cornerstone Cohousing.
Location:
Havurat Shalom
113 College Ave
Somerville MA 02144
This location is in walking distance of the Davis Square T stop on the red line.?
The meeting room is wheelchair accessible, as is the restroom. Limited disability access parking is also available. For the sake of those with allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivity, please refrain from wearing perfume, cologne or aftershave to Havurat Shalom.