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Why Imposter Syndrome Hits Women and Women of Colour Harder
By Sheryl Nance-Nash — 2020
Self-doubt and imposter syndrome permeate the workplace, but women, especially women of colour, are particularly likely to experience it. Why is this—and how can it be changed?
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