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 That makes sense. You are right about having to be straight up though in order to get things done. I am learning this as well. I hate saying this but being a woman in certain situations also gives you a disadvantage if you're reserved too. Sometimes you aren't taken seriously. I have learned that being blunt even if it comes across is bitchy (so the stereotype claims) is better than sitting back and not being taken seriously. |
I used to be overly concerned as coming across like an angry black woman, but I don't care anymore. If it means I get things done, then so be it. No matter what I do, people will see a stereotype. My sister used to call it the triple curse: black, female, and muslim.