I far prefer the "making successful X-ers obviously visible within a wider context" approach, but this can involve skewing to some extent. If only 5% of succes

I far prefer the "making successful X-ers obviously visible within a wider context" approach, but this can involve skewing to some extent. If only 5% of successful humans in one area are X-ers, and the rest all Y-ers, then you are less likely to see any X-ers in lists, interviews, the media, etc; it also becomes special when you do, which in itself can make X-ers think "this isn't the area I can succeed in". But artificially pointing out all successful X-ers only makes them more of a rare item, reinforcing this view! Simply presenting a mixed front with realistic examples of success from both X and Y seems a better way. And having mentors that believe that, despite only ever personally knowing Y-ers, an X can do just as well if not better.