ABSTRACT
Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) presents the reality of societal oppression in a way that makes connections to one's own lived experience. The IGD process also fosters a deep understanding of the multitude of different perspectives in a dialogic space. There is a concrete status quo that most people are taught to engage in and perpetuate through various modes of socialization, such as families, religious organizations, and the media. The IGD process teaches to instead be comfortable leaning into the discomfort in order to enact positive harmonious social change. Refining the skills and knowledge attained via IGD are necessary for participating in the co-creation of more resilient and equitable communities and partnerships that will advance society. The process and content of IGD courses most assuredly have a place in the future of the educational curricula – for students, teachers, and administrators alike – if we are to truly enact fundamental and transformational educational reform.
