Countering Toxic Russophobia

Interact in Zoom and create paths to mediation and understanding!

This is a time-sensitive E-Alert!

Russophobia is the fuel for our nuclear war weapons stockpiles. The patriarchal HARD systems of power and war fire missiles but the SOFT power demonization makes us want to kill. Our workshop will show a brief history of how Russophobia started in Europe and the US in the 19^th century and its growth since in our daily lives at home, in media, and in emotions we hold dear.

Then we’ll show successful arts, entertainment, and cultural challenges to Russophobia’s demonized images. After the slide show, we’ll interview each other in small groups to see how we can work on the toxic problem, speaking to our past encounters, creating new, friendly networks

The Power of Art to Counter Russophobia a Pre-Congress Workshop on July 11!

Nobody DISARMS when there are “monsters” outside our door. Learn how monsters get made and dismantled.  See some examples from the arts and entertainment worlds of deconstruction of demons. This is a workshop everyone can use!

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