Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works. One of her male coworkers told her, "Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!" Now Stephanie is so concerned about appearing overly aggressive that she can barely concentrate on the content of the presentation. Stephanie's anxiety stems from:

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Stephanie's anxiety stems from the stereotype that women are not assertive enough in the workplace. Her male coworker's comment reinforces this stereotype and suggests that being "like a girl" is a negative thing that should be avoided. This puts additional pressure on Stephanie to prove herself and avoid any behavior that might be perceived as "girly."

Stephanie Is Nervous About Giving a Presentation at the Marketing