Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a hot topic in today's world. Its effects can be felt far and wide, but unevenly.
Stereotypes represent a specific experience for many people - the judgements people make about others when other information is limited. The knowledge of these judgements, the belief that one is being scrutinized unfairly, or even the threat of such imbalance, can often cause errors in judgement or frankly, even produce unintended outcomes that potentially confirm the stereotype on other's minds.
But being aware of these judgements, and using this to your advantage is also a coherent and successful strategy. Referred to as Stereotype Tax, The Hidden Brain podcast explores just how we can turn disadvantage to advantage.