That both Muslim fundamentalists and the Christian right are today focusing their attempts to regain control in a rapidly changing world on frantic efforts to maintain control over women, particularly over women's sexuality. Moreover, given their mythologies about "holy wars," it is also understandable that they should use "divinely approved" violence to do so.
Riane EislerWe urgently need an integrated progressive political agenda if we are to have foundations for a more equitable, sustainable, caring world.
Riane Eislerto change our realities, we also have to change our myths. As history amply demonstrates, myths and realities go hand in hand.
Riane EislerIn sum, the struggle for our future is . . . the struggle between those who cling to patterns of domination and those working for a more equitable partnership world.
Riane EislerMarshall Rosenberg has a genius for developing and teaching practical skills urgently needed for a less violent, more caring world.
Riane EislerSchools in which students and teachers relate as partners-where Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication is part of every interaction are communities of learning, rather than top-down, impersonal factories. Young people begin to see school as a safe and exciting place of exploration where they can share feelings and ideas, and where each child is recognized, valued and nurtured.
Riane Eisler