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While I do see merit in the idea that representation matters, to me, it all depends on what representation in particular. Racial representation gets all the att
by atonse 4y ago
While I do see merit in the idea that representation matters, to me, it all depends on what representation in particular. Racial representation gets all the attention but I find that one less compelling.
But for example, seeing that a philosophy major can have a successful programming career, can encourage others in the humanities to see themselves do it too.
Or seeing someone with ADHD run a business successfully and overcome executive function challenges, can also help others with ADHD.
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- fortituded0002 4y ago> Seeing that a philosophy major can have a successful programming career, can encourage others in the humanities to see themselves do it too. Or seeing someone with ADHD run a business successfully and overcome executive function challenges, can also help others with ADHD. These are great call outs. The definition for representation can be highly nuanced and very personal. This is not to say that issues like race and gender aren't important and don't need support. Just that there are so many things that people bring to the table that can make them feel like "the other" which holds them back. It's surprising how lack of role models can lead some people to think it's not feasible or not even possible.