Periagoge
Scenario

When you disagree with aspects of your own cultural traditions

Everyone expects me to be grateful for learning our traditional ways but honestly I find some of the old beliefs sexist and outdated and I do not know how to honor my heritage while disagreeing with parts of it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Critical thinking about inherited culture can create guilt and confusion about how much questioning is acceptable within tradition.

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

“Where Are You with Indigenous coming-of-age traditions?”

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.