Impaired Professional Confidence Due to Stereotype Threat

Women who are tokenized in tech environments frequently encounter stereotype threat—the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about their gender. This can undermine their professional confidence, leading to decreased participation, reluctance in taking on leadership roles, and hampered career growth.

Women who are tokenized in tech environments frequently encounter stereotype threat—the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about their gender. This can undermine their professional confidence, leading to decreased participation, reluctance in taking on leadership roles, and hampered career growth.

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