Mei is a Chinese American woman who people assume is shy and submissive,but also intelligent and working in a STEM field.In reality,Mei is an outgoing,assertive woman who is a public relations executive.She finds that people are often surprised by her personality and her line of work.These assumptions about Mei are examples of

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The assumptions about Mei are based on racialized sexist stereotypes which portray Chinese women as quiet and submissive, while also assuming that women in STEM fields are not outgoing or assertive. These stereotypes are harmful and limit the way people view and treat Mei.

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