Periagoge
Practice

Colorism and intraracial identity and the Choices You're Making

Examine how colorism shapes your identity and choices. Discover ancient wisdom to help you navigate intraracial dynamics with greater awareness and intenti

Juanaguide
What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Juana. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Juana, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Juana
Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.
Understand first
Contesting Beauty Hierarchies Through Alternative Value SystemsColorism as Epistemic InjusticeThe Paradox of Beauty Standards and Intellectual WorthClaiming Space Through Excellence and ArticulationStrategic Self-Definition Against Imposed Identity
Go deeper
Colorism and intraracial identity: FoundationsColorism and intraracial identity: Questions Worth AskingWhat Is Colorism and intraracial identity?The Examined Colorism and intraracial identityColorism and intraracial identity
Peri
New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.