Living in Community
A Look at Twin Oaks in the Context of the Contemporary Communities Movement
“I am a woman living in an egalitarian and intentional community.” In this first- person case study, Syd describes her motives for participating in this village-like communal living situation — a society where she can live out anarchist theory in practice. This comprehensive glimpse of life at Twin Oaks offers insight into direct-democratic decision-making, flexible work options, shared income, and communal property.
Originally published in issue 17.
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