In May, I traveled to two cities, Osorno and Puerto Montt, in the South Of Chile to lead religion and sexual education workshops with groups of women. The work was really wonderful because I had the opportunity to meet women from differents parts of Chile and to hear their stories and opinions about women's rights and their country. I was also able to open their eyes to new points of view and possibilities. I initiated group discussions about controverisal topics, thus allowing the women to openly debate and challenge each other's ideas. Even though Chile has a female president, Chile is still a very "macho" country - meaning the men tend to rule. For the majority of the women I worked with, this workshop was virtually the only space that they ever had to freely express their ideas - without being afraid of judgement or controversy. I also helped them to redefine the idea of what it means to be to be a good woman - not just someone who serves dinner and cleans the house, but can also be someone who is independent and extroverted. The women were so grateful for participating in the workshops. My time with them was the highlight of my trip. I hope to lead more workshops in the future.
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