Interview with Pam Schonauer
- Title
- Interview with Pam Schonauer
- Description
- Pam Schonauer discussing her experiences with a women’s retreat and community space, likely associated with Herland. Pam reflects on the role of music in the group's early days, highlighting its significance during the retreats, where concerts and performances by women’s musicians created an intimate, communal atmosphere. She notes that over time, the focus on music has diminished, possibly due to changes in leadership or the group's evolution. Pam discusses the evolving dynamics of the group, mentioning the shift from being a women-only space to a more inclusive environment, where a broader range of people now attend. She also addresses conflicts that arose around issues of personal freedom and behavior, particularly concerning sexual activity, nudity, and substance use. The challenge of maintaining a safe space for everyone is a central theme, as individuals with different needs, such as those in recovery, found certain behaviors uncomfortable or triggering.
- interviewee
- Pam Schonauer
- interviewer
- Dr. Lindsey Churchill
- Date
- 2016
- Language
- English
- uri
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4EV3w5L6vY&list=PLfobseV2uSi-XjCPXH3TsWYmJEnmvY1N6&index=11
- Item sets
- Herland Oral History Project
- Site pages
- Oral History Interviews
