Periagoge
Scenario

Why hobby communities can become elitist and exclusionary

My hiking club has become this gatekeeping thing where they shame anyone who is not an expert and I am afraid to ask questions even though I am paying dues.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Shared interests can become barriers rather than bridges when knowledge becomes a weapon for creating hierarchies.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The toxicity of some tribes?”

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.