Periagoge
Scenario

When colorism creates privilege within families

I'm lighter-skinned than my sister and I get treated better everywhere we go together, from stores to job interviews, and we both pretend not to notice.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The violence of hierarchical systems is most profound when they divide those who should be united by shared struggle.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Fairness — what every civilization concluded?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.