Breaking free of stereotype threat with Claude Steele

Claude Steele, an emeritus psychology professor at Stanford, is a pioneer in understanding stereotype threat and self-affirmation. He discusses how the anxiety of being stereotyped can hinder performance, particularly among marginalized groups. Steele shares insights from his research on how this threat affects cognitive functions, especially in high-pressure situations like math tests. He advocates for genuine self-affirmation as a tool to combat these effects and emphasizes the significance of societal circumstances alongside individual determination in achieving success.