Category: Care
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The Art of Asking, Accepting, and Denying Consent
Writing this article was not easy, I must admit. I procrastinated until the last minute because it is such a deep and complex topic. Initially, I thought it would be simple to talk about consent, but I quickly realized that is not the case—let me explain why. Since I began working in sex education, giving…
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The Importance of Respect in Forró Dancing
Hello and welcome back! =) Today we are going to talk about another topic very dear to sex educators: RESPECT. As I always do, let’s start talking about the etymology of this word: it comes from Latin respicere, which means “to look back.” You didn’t see this coming, did you? Well, let’s see this from…
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Acolhimento in Forró: Creating a Culture of Care
Hello and welcome to this series of articles about topics that have to do with Forró but many believe are never enough spoken about. The first topic we are going to approach is to take care. If you look up on the internet the definition of “to take care” it will say that it means…
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Nurturing Community and Well-being at the Forró Festival
As an organizer of festivals, workshops, and any other event you be planning, it is essential to prioritize the care and well-being of participants to guarantee the best possible experience. Below is a checklist of topics you should handle to improve your events. Hydration Reminder: Remind participants to hydrate regularly throughout the event. If possible,…
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