Unhealthy Thinking Patterns You Need To Unlearn - Page 15

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Stuck between typecasting
“Black women who speak up are viewed as angry for calling out unfairness and [those who] share how they feel in general may be passed over for opportunities, receive unfair reprimands, etc.” says Dr. Jackson. “While others who attempt to avoid this label and stereotype may feel they cannot be authentic, have a say or have a voice, which can lead to internalizing experiences. Therefore, they are doomed if they do and doomed if they don’t.”