applicationself-reflection
How does seeing individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve positions of power influence your own aspirations and perception of possibility?
The election of a 'first' often broadens our collective imagination, demonstrating that barriers previously thought insurmountable can be overcome. Reflecting on this can help you identify any unconscious limits you might place on your own potential or on the potential of others. It encourages you to challenge assumptions about who belongs in certain roles and to consider the profound impact of representation.
Action
Identify a field or role where diversity is lacking. Research individuals from underrepresented groups who have succeeded in that field and consider the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.
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