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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results46 Connexions Library12 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 1 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 8 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAlternate Societies: A brief survey on intentional community in European history Moffatt, Gary Article 1993 A brief outline of the history of attempts in western society to create living arrangements which would complement, and in some cases further, efforts to become economically independent. Alternative Americas: An informal history by the grandmother of the counter-culture Loomis, Mildred J. Book 1982 A history of decentralist and co-operative alternatives in the United States, centering especially on the work of Ralph Borsodi. American Commune Croshere, Mundo Rena (Director) Film/Video Sisters Rena and Nadine return to The Farm, the legendary hippie commune in Tennessee where they were raised, to tell the story of their alternative family and the rise and fall of America's largest u... Anarchism's Mid-Century Turn : A Review & Response: Unruly Equality: U.S. Anarchism in the Twentieth Century, Williams, Kristian Article 2016 No matter how one feels about it, the current state of anarchism has represented something of a mystery: What was once a mass movement based mainly in working class immigrant communities is now an ar... Begin at Start: Some Thoughts on Personal Liberation and World Change Negrin, Su Book 1972 Sue Negrin talks about her experiences in the hip, free school, mysticism, New Left, feminist and gay movements; how she sees them shedding old skins and coming together in a new way. Breaking the Bonds: The Realities of Sexually Open Relationships Watson, Mary Ann; Whitlock, Flint Book 1982 An examination of the lives of (American) people involved in socially and/or sexually open relationships. Building Economic Alternatives Moffatt, Gary Article 1992 Moffatt outlines many currently practiced methods of creating an alternative economy. The Case for Grassroots Archives  Diemer, Ulli Article 2012 Grassroots archives play a valuable role in what has been called "the battle of memory". People's history projects such as grassroots archives preserve and share stories of resistance, hidden historie... Coming Back to Life: Practices to Reconnect Our Lives, Our World Macy, Joanna Book 1998 A guidebook for dealing with the despair that stands in the way our our changing the world. Commune (intentional community): Connexipedia Article Article An intentional community of people living together, sharing common interests, property, possessions, resources, work and income. Commune (socialism): Connexipedia Article Article Almost universally, communists, left-wing socialists, anarchists and others have seen the Commune as a model for the liberated society that will come after the masses are liberated from capitalism, a ... Communism and the Family (Part One): The Marxist Approach to Women's Liberation Article 2015 Replacing the family with collective institutions is the most radical aspect of the communist program and will bring about the deepest, most sweeping changes in daily life, not least for children. Communism and the Family (Part Two): The Marxist Approach to Women's Liberation Article 2015 The family is the primary institution through which bourgeois ideology in its various forms is transmitted from one generation to the next. The Communistic Societies of the United States Nordhoff, Charles Book 1875 Describes a dozen Utopian societies. Connexions: Volume 4, Number 2 - March 1979 - Native Rights/Les Droits des Autochtones Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions: Volume 6, Number 4 - November 1981 - Unorganized Workers/Travailleurs Non-Organises Serial Publication (Periodical) 1981 The Connexions Annual: Introductions to the directory & its sections Diemer, Ulli Article 1989 This Annual is dedicated to the idea that change is both necessary and possible. Its main intent is practical: to provide information about groups across Canada who are working at society's grassroots... Connexions Annual Resource and Reading List Article 1989 A short and selective list of resources on issues addressed in the Connexions Annual, such as environment, education, peace, interntional development, women's issues, urban issues, housing, human rig... Counterculture: Connexipedia Article Article Sociological term used to describe the values and norms of behavior of a cultural group, or subculture, that run counter to those of the social mainstream of the day. Diggers and Dreamers: The Guide to Communal Living Coates, Chris; How, Jonathan; Jones, Lee; Morris, William; Wood, Andy (eds.) Book 1995 The Ethical Slut: A guide to infinite sexual possibilities Easton, Dossie; Liszt, Catherine A. Book 1997 A guide for anyone who dreams of having all the sex and love and friendship they want. Explores the skills and issues of a life beyond tradiational lifetime monogamy, from scheduling dates to handling... Group Marriage: A Study of Contemporary Multilateral Marriage Constantine, Larry L. and Joan Book 1973 A study of more than 100 group marriages in the United States, exploring the psychology and sociology of this form of marital relationship. The study looks at how group marriages are established, who ... The Harrowsmith Reader: An Anthology from Canada's National Award Winning Magazine of Country Life and Alternatives to Bigness Lawrence, James (ed.) Book 1978 Articles on land, country careers, shelter, gardening, husbandry, food, trees, and rural life. Hippies: Connexipedia Article Article A subculture which was originally a youth movement that began in the United States during the early 1960s and spread around the world. Intentional Communities Upcoming Events Website Events for those involved in creating intentional communities. Is that an archive in your basement... or are you just hoarding?: Sources News Release Article 2012 Are you an 'accidental archivist'? Have you been saving the publications and documents produced by the social justice projects you've been involved in? Then Connexions would like to hear from you. Loving More Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 A newsletter published by PEP (Polyfidelitious Educational Productions), a group marriage journal and network. Previous title was PEPTALK; name was changed to Loving More starting with the Spring 1991... Memory as Resistance: Grassroots Archives and the Battle of Memory: Preservation as subversion: Do grassroots archives have a future? Article 2012 CONNEXIONS and Beit Zatoun are spotlighting grassroots archives this November with an open house and networking event November 24, a talk and discussion November 27, and an exhibit (November 16-27). G... Open Marriage: A New Life Style for Couples O'Neill, Nena & George Book 1972 The authors propose open marriage as a way to help couples realize that there can be both relatedness and freedom in marriage, and that freedom, with the growth and responsibility it entails, can be t... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - April 23, 2015: Eduardo Galeano, Latin America, the Vietnam War Diemer, Ulli (editor); Rickwood, Darien Yawching (production) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2015 In this issue of Other Voices, we mark the death of Eduardo Galeano by featuring two of his books, as well as an article about his life and work. Galeano once wrote that he was "obsessed with remember... Radical Simplicity And The Middle Class Alexander, Samuel Article 2012 A description of what a life of radical simplicity might look like suggesting radical simplicity is appealing, provided that the transition was anticipated and widely negotiated. Rochdale: The Runaway Collage Sharpe, David Book 1987 Toronto's Rochdale College began as an experiment in living and learning, and ended as a symbpl of the flower-child Sixties, a financial and social controversy. Sharpe tells the story of the college's... Samois Rubin, Gayle Article 2004 A history of Samois, the first public organization devoted to lesbian sadomasochism and a key player in the early phases of the feminist "sex wars". Sex and Marriage in Utopian Communities in Nineteenth Century America: Nineteenth-Century America Muncy, Raymond Lee Book 1973 A look at original approaches to sex and marraige in the utopian communities of nineteenth-century America. Many of these communities abolished monogamy and individualism and sought ways of dealing wi... '68: The Year of the Barricades Caute, David Book 1988 Caute's book looks at the explosive year 1968 (while situating it in the context of what had led up to it). One of the great strengths of this excellent book is that it looks at what was happening aro... Steal This Book Hoffman, Abbie Book 1971 A guide to fighting government and corporations. The book is divided into three sections, "Survive!", "Fight!" and "Liberate!" Strange Cults and Utopias of 19th Century America: Original title: History of American Socialisms Noyes, John Humphrey Book 1870 Histories of communal experiments and communities in the United States. Voyages To Utopia: From Monastery to Commune - The Search for the Perfect Society in Modern Times McCord, William Book 1989 The story of William McCord's exploration of utopian communities, both in person and through literature.
When Will the Media Really Get Polyamory? Trask, Robyn L Article 2015 Why do the media so often miss the mark when they write articles or do a feature on polyamory? Why do so many approach the subject with a ready-made idea of what they are looking for? Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesCanadian Cohousing Network Resource for the cohousing movement which seeks to create and maintain neighbourhoods which emphasize a supportive, inter-generational community, common facilities and participation by all members usi... Communitarian Network A coalition of individuals and organizations who have come together to shore up the moral, social, and political environment.
Communities Since 1972, Communities has been the primary resource for information, issues, and ideas about intentional communities in North America - from urban co-ops to cohousing groups to ecovillages to rural ... Connexions Archive & Library The Connexions Archive & Library is Toronto-based project dedicated to keeping alive the rich history of grassroots movements for social justice.
Connexions preserves 'alternative' histories that r... Connexions Information Sharing Services Connexions provides information and services for advocacy groups, voluntary and non-profit organizations, and individuals, who are working for social and economic justice, environmental responsibility... Federation of Canadian Naturists Established in 1985, this national non-profit organization promotes naturism/nudism in Canada and informs/represents the interests of Canadian naturist/nudist individuals, families, clubs, resorts and... Greenery Press Publishes books for the sexually adventurous.
Greenery Press has built an international reputation for publishing the best in responsible, sexy information about all kinds of consensual non-mainstrea... Kerista Book Series Kerista: the commune that invented the word 'polyfidelity' & 'compersion' based in the Haight-Ashbury of San Francisco from 1971-1991. Loving More A place to explore polyamory, to connect with others of like mind, to explore the possibilities of honest multi-partnered relationships and to learn how to make polyamorous relating work.
We are a na... Polyamory Discussion of polyamorous relationships. Polyamory Society Promotes and supports the interest of individuals of multipartner relationships and families.
Sources Experts & SpokespersonsFrom the Connexions ArchivesAlternate Sources Serial Publication (Periodical) 1996 A safe sex manual for SM Play. The authors, all experts in SM play, dispel the stereotypes and myths about sadomasochism with this introduction to a hitherto hidden world of human expression. Safe Edg... Canadian Cohousing Network Website Resource for the cohousing movement which seeks to create and maintain neighbourhoods which emphasize a supportive, inter-generational community, common facilities and participation by all members usi... The Communitarian Network Website A coalition of individuals and organizations who have come together to shore up the moral, social, and political environment. Intentional Communities Website Resource for intentional Communities including ecovillages, cohousing, residential land trusts, communes, student co-ops, urban housing cooperatives and other related projects. Lifestyles The Politics of Alternative Lifestyles Serial Publication (Periodical) 1977 This newsletter deals with the questions and issues involved in considering an alternative lifestyle as an option for social change |
