Questions That Rely on Stereotypes

For example, asking a woman "How do you handle stress given your gender?" or a minority candidate "Do you feel pressure to represent your entire race here?" frames the individual through stereotypes rather than evaluating them as a professional.

For example, asking a woman "How do you handle stress given your gender?" or a minority candidate "Do you feel pressure to represent your entire race here?" frames the individual through stereotypes rather than evaluating them as a professional.

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