This article focuses on popular female communicators who work in community radio-telecentres in different states of Brazil. As members of the Cyberela Network (Red Cyberela) developed by the feminist organisation Cemina Digital Inclusion Project (Proyecto de Inclusión Digital), the communicators explain the reasons behind their self-censorship and how they gradually overcome taboos and prejudices through their association and work with the community radios.

Through the use of donated computers and software to edit audio material, as well as training on the use of this equipment, the community radio stations work to improve the quality of radio productions and facilitate the exchange of information via the internet. Most of the radio stations are the only source of information on subjects such as domestic violence, and they provide a way for women to listen to professionals address subjects that are not easily accessible to women in their daily lives such as women's health and sexual and reproductive health. According to this article, the power of the radio to mobilise, in addition to online activities and ongoing contact with other networks of women, gives them strength and provides support to deal with simple issues that are non-existent in other types of media in the community.

However, there are some subjects that appear to be off limits due to religious and cultural traditions and taboos; these subjects include abortion, pornography and prostitution. Telecentre insiders indicate that the women involved do discuss these issues, but with their microphones turned off; they are off the record. When these issues come up, the women try to be careful how they answer and primarily end up referring people to websites where they can find in-depth information on the issue. The article implies that the women would be in danger within their communities if they were to question religious or cultural principles related to these issues, but it also indicates that the communities themselves - primarily the women within them - are becoming frustrated with the silence. The coordinator of Cemina admits, "The danger of speaking openly about taboo subjects is creating negative reactions in the community, and building resistance or prejudice against the hard won and serious work done to date." However, she asserts, "what we want is to train them even more each time, strengthen them to challenge stereotypes and taboos - to fearlessly express their voices and realities, without self-censorship, even though this involves putting up with established cultural patterns. This is a process."