Periagoge
Scenario

When your native language becomes entertainment

My coworkers always ask me to say curse words in my language like I'm some kind of performing monkey.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Colleagues objectify linguistic difference as novelty entertainment rather than respecting cultural identity.

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 Language and identity — what your first language holds?”

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.