What is Sociocracy?

In daily life, there are many ways people make decisions and create structure. At work, a boss usually has the final say—sometimes with input from others, sometimes not. In families, one person may lead the decision-making, or parents may talk things through (or debate!) until they reach an agreement.

Sunnyside Village Cohousing works a little differently. We don’t have one person in charge, and we don’t expect everyone to agree on everything. Instead, we use a decision-making system called Sociocracy, which helps us make thoughtful, inclusive decisions while keeping things clear and organized.