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Stereotype Threat
Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2015
Prior to starting DBC, I had never heard of stereotype threat or imposter syndrome. I had certainly felt the latter on numerous occasions, but was unaware that it had an official name. "Stereotype threat refers to being at risk of confirming, as self-characteristic, a negative stereotype about one's group." If that's a little too much psychology speak for you, Michael Inzlicht defines it as "a situational predicament in which people are or feel themselves to be at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group."
Read MorePairing & Feedback
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2015
Pairing with others can be a lot of fun. It can also be a great opportunity to grow culturally. No two sessions are the same, so you are never sure what to expect. Nerves definitely play a big role, especially before the start of a pairing and during the opening few minutes. That seems to be decreasing as the weeks go on, but it is certainly still there.
Read MoreTech Issues
Posted on Sunday, June 14, 2015
Ok, so this blog post was supposed to be on an issue facing the tech industry. I went through a number of possible options: diversity, sexism, real or perceived gentrification but wasn't sure I could do any of them the justice they deserve. Next up I considered a problem my girlfriend mentioned that she has encountered in her time in the industry...
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