• Why were the good days good?

The good days happened when none of the women involved had been raped, when everyone had enough to eat and a place to sleep. When women had childcare, were not constantly interrupted, and were free of crises, good days happened. For many women, when they had time to think, write, reflect on and talk about their work, they had good days. Having the time and resources to share their experience and challenge led to good days. Good days happened when women escaped fear long enough to learn.

• Why did change happen?

Change happened because women and programs were ready for change, because there were resources to support that change. Change happened because the research made space and provided a framework for reflection, feedback, increased awareness, connection, and support. It provided a safe place for personal growth, for women's persistence and vision. When women changed, their programs often had to change to accommodate them.

• Why would we suggest that others do their own woman-positive activity?

The women in this research would like the world to become more woman- positive - and they know they can't do it alone! Planning, implementing, and documenting woman-positive activities can bring about changes in understanding that help turn woman-negative programs into woman-positive ones. Even doing very small practical things can help make education accessible to women. However, being woman-positive means more than forming a women-only group. It means listening to women and truly hearing what they are saying about their needs.

• Why would some women not want or be able to do woman-positive activities?

Fear is probably the major obstacle which would prevent women from undertaking woman-positive activities - fear of censure or punishment, fear of violence, of losing jobs or status in the community. This fear is based on very real constraints. Some women don't believe in or relate to the notion of woman- positive. It may seem too feminist or too exclusive. Others may be afraid of the changes this work could cause in their lives - personally, professionally, politically. We can only go though major changes when we have enough support and resources. For many women this work could increase their isolation when they already feel isolated. For others it might feel like more work when they already have too much.