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When individual performance carries the weight of group representation

I'm one of the few people of color at my firm and I feel pressure to be perfect because any mistake reflects on my entire race.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being among the few members of one's identity group in a space creates additional pressure where personal failures are seen as confirming broader stereotypes.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Privilege and its acknowledgment?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.