Every time I speak up about racism at work, I can feel myself becoming 'the angry Black woman' in real time, even though I'm being completely reasonable.
More people experience this than they realize.
The awareness of being filtered through others' biased perceptions can create a paralyzing self-consciousness that distorts natural responses.
“Where Are You with The multiple selves model — psychological?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.