Erosion of Self-Worth and Increased Anxiety

Tokenism often makes women in tech feel like they are included only to fulfill diversity quotas rather than for their skills. This perception can erode self-worth and increase anxiety, as they may feel constant pressure to prove themselves and fear being seen as undeserving, which adversely impacts their mental health.

Tokenism often makes women in tech feel like they are included only to fulfill diversity quotas rather than for their skills. This perception can erode self-worth and increase anxiety, as they may feel constant pressure to prove themselves and fear being seen as undeserving, which adversely impacts their mental health.

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