Periagoge
Scenario

When pronunciation becomes political

My students mock my accent when I try to pronounce their names correctly and I'm tired of choosing between respect and ridicule.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Linguistic respect for others' identity becomes a source of professional vulnerability and social judgment.

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.

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