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Scenario

When changing your appearance reveals hidden gender expectations

My coworkers keep commenting on my appearance after I cut my hair short and I realize how much of my professional credibility was tied to performing femininity.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Physical presentation becomes a lens through which the invisible rules of gendered professionalism suddenly become visible and punitive.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Gender inequality — structural analysis?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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