WHY WE EXIST

People are struggling to talk about identity, power, and belonging. Conversations shut down quickly, become tense, or never start. Many individuals are unsure what to say or are afraid of saying the wrong thing, so silence becomes the default.

Culture of Respect offers another way.

If we want a world where everyone’s life is valued, we have to learn how to talk to each other, especially when the conversations are difficult.

Culture of Respect exists to make that possible.

That's why we created Culture of Respect: a 10-week, 25-hour journey into how systems of oppression shape our lives, our relationships, and the way we talk to one another. It’s an immersive, co-created space where participants explore seven key systems — classism, ableism, sexism, heterosexism, religious oppression, racism, and ageism — through activities, discussion, and Speak Outs, where people share how these systems have shown up in their own stories.

This isn’t a lecture.

It’s a structured experience that puts lived experience at the center and helps people understand the world, and each other, with more depth, empathy, and clarity.

Culture of Respect

Winter 2027 Course Registration