Essentialism is insidious – but it might also be helpful
Stereotypes are obviously bad, but believing you share an essence with others could help people who feel marginalised
by Ariana Orvell & Alexa Lebrón-Cruz
Alexa Lebrón-Cruz
Psychology Graduate, Bryn Mawr College
Alexa Lebrón-Cruz is a recent graduate of Bryn Mawr College and previous Autism Research Fellow at Yale. She aspires to work with and advocate for neurodivergent populations through research.
Written by Alexa Lebrón-Cruz