Periagoge
Scenario

When traditional gender roles conflict with personal identity

My community is planning my coming-of-age ceremony but I am gay and terrified that the traditional teachings about gender roles will exclude or shame me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Ancient wisdom traditions may not have space for modern understanding of identity, creating painful choices between authenticity and belonging.

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.