Order and disorder in Brazilian society, and other societies, has been defined basically in relation to what the white, middle-class male has believed it to be. Some persons are seen as more human than others. Women have always been seen as less human. But maps change, and they have changed as a result of political struggle. Electronic communications and its growing role in health and human rights work was another theme of the conference.
Internet access is extremely expensive in Eastern Europe.
Many people there have not even seen a Web page. It's more affordable to use electronic mailing lists to share and collect information. You will be able to look up Poland's abortion law or Belize's domestic violence law, and download them. Workers can send e-mail via SatelLife to leading teaching hospitals or other health care professionals, and recommended treatments are relayed back.