At the same time, all those involved in advocating for and implementing woman-positive activities must acknowledge the possibility of passive, active, and potentially violent resistance whenever they threaten the status quo. This should not necessarily result in withdrawing the activities, although we must all be aware of who might suffer the most serious consequences of this resistance. We have a responsibility to act in ways that will provide some measure of safety.

We must acknowledge that all those who work in the field of adult literacy and basic education can do something woman-positive in their settings. However, we must also acknowledge that circumstances vary. What is appropriate and possible in one setting may not be appropriate or possible in another. Some people may be able to change their individual attitudes towards women and implement small changes in their own professional practice. Others may be able to effect structural change within programs, agencies, or departments. Even recognizing and articulating that women are being discriminated against and that anyone individual cannot possibly change situations of systemic discrimination is a woman-positive activity.

• Fees and training allowances

Programs must either be free or fees must be linked to women's abilities to pay. They should include training allowances wherever possible - especially when equivalent programs developed for men include training allowances.

• Childcare

Programs must recognize women's responsibility for children. Childcare needs must be accommodated if women are to have access to adult literacy and basic education programs. This may require some creativity on the part of funders, programs, and practitioners. Given that our government has chosen not to provide. safe, accessible, affordable childcare, individual women cannot be asked to take sole responsibility for the care of our country's children.

• Transportation

Programs must take into account women's access to transportation. Where possible, bus passes should be made available. Where there is no public transportation system or where the public transportation system is unsafe or does not serve the needs of women, other arrangements must be considered.

• Space and privacy

Programs must provide appropriate and adequate space for women's learning. This often means providing space that allows for privacy since removing - barriers to women's learning often involves discussion of past and current physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.