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Threats & Opportunities
There are a number of valid reasons why Candace might be scared to attend the program, including a fear of experiencing the following things throughout the program:
● racism & stereotypes (e.g. gender-based, class-based, etc.)
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● lack of support or understanding
● guilt from not being able to help out at home
● her opinions/contributions being undervalued or ignored
The program could be both an opportunity and a threat to Candace’s leadership identity.
Discuss: Review the definitions of threat and opportunity. In what ways could the STEAM program be an opportunity to Candace? In what ways could it be a threat to her leadership identity?
