I support Joe's suggested constitution and manifesto. Vera Chouinard
On Tue, 5 Mar 1996, Joe Painter wrote:
> I've tried to pull together many of the ideas which have been
> circulating about what the CGF is for. Comments very welcome! I've
> tried to keep it sufficiently specific, so that it doesn't sound too
> bland and vague, but sufficiently general to provide a framework for
> diverse activities. It could also be called a draft manifesto, since
> some have suggested that term.
>
> Joe
>
> CRITICAL GEOGRAPHY FORUM
>
> DRAFT STATEMENT OF AIMS
>
> The Critical Geography Forum is an international network of
> geographers and others which seeks to promote:
>
> a) the development and dissemination of critical and radical
> perspectives in geography;
>
> b) critical and radical research, publication and educational
> activities undertaken by geographers;
>
> c) links between academic geographers and radical political
> activists and activities;
>
> d) equality of opportunity;
>
> by, among other things,
>
> i) enabling communication and debate between geographers in all
> kinds of educational and research institutions, between geographers
> and others in related disciplines, and between academics and the
> wider community;
>
> ii) supporting the work of marginalised and under-represented groups
> in geography;
>
> iii) campaigning for reform in educational and academic
> institutions;
>
> iv) emphasising work which improves understanding of, and seeks to
> combat, unequal and oppressive power relations;
>
> v) highlighting ethical and political issues in the practice of
> geographical research and education.
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