They were committed to redefining feminism in their own ways - not those of an older generation. So I encouraged them to write about their personal experiences to illustrate this. Their stories were an acknowledgment of the power of the group and the power of the individual. Even though most of them do not have recognised professional positions in this area, they are doing their bit. I think there are parallels between this shift in feminism and attitudes towards Aboriginal politics.
Women can share their experiences and strategies in various ways.
For example, by using the media, art and music to promote different attitudes. Ideas and information can be shared at conferences like this one, at health and community centres, and through targeted mailing lists and community networks. Many different groups have a stake in the reconciliation process and not all of them have professional or business interests. In DIY Feminism I tried to get a balance between the views of the professionals and those coming from the ground up. They agreed to participate only if they could individually define its meaning.