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How to handle chronic idea theft in professional settings

Every time I speak up in meetings my male colleague rephrases exactly what I said and gets credit for the idea, and I am losing my mind.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Systematic erasure of women's contributions can feel like a slow disappearing of professional identity.

Ideas that help explain it
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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.