Last week, I wrote about the difference between limiting beliefs, deeply held beliefs that people hold out to be the absolute truth about themselves, and internalized oppression—negative stereotypes, attitudes, and opinions held by a dominant culture about a marginalized group that members of that group then internalize.
This week, I want to dive deeper and talk about ways to combat internalized oppression using coaching tools.
While you can readily find strategies to overcome limiting beliefs (just do a search on Google), there is a dire need for tangible solutions to help women of color confront internalized oppression.
This is no minor issue because it’s not just about self-esteem or confidence. Internalized oppression goes to the core of our experiences, influencing our daily interactions, perceptions of success, and self-worth.
Picture this.
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