An example of oppression can be recognised by people who identify as transgender: being a transgender woman is not an issue by itself at all. It is something every transgender woman can feel proud of. However, a transgender girl might experience anxiety or shame when selecting a restroom to use, as safety concerns like harassment or unsettling stares from strangers could arise.

Here is another example for cultural minorities: An individual who is not a native English speaker and has accumulated over a decade of professional experience in their home country could find themselves being regarded as inexperienced by those who assume that "English fluency" is the norm, and who mistakenly view limited English proficiency as indicative of ignorance.

Moreover, the oppression can be internal as well as external for some people. For instance, sadly we may even internalise society’s oppression and consider ourselves as “inferior” consciously or unconsciously due to our minority status.

It shows great courage and wisdom, rather than weakness for us to realise the oppression we face and seek help when needed. It means we are prepared to take on the challenges in every situation.

Importantly, I believe those challenges can be transformed into learning which makes us to become, and remain, 100% ourselves in our personal as well as professional lives.

An example of oppression can be recognised by people who identify as transgender: being a transgender woman is not an issue by itself at all. It is something every transgender woman can feel proud of. However, a transgender girl might experience anxiety or shame when selecting a restroom to use, as safety concerns like harassment or unsettling stares from strangers could arise.

Here is another example for cultural minorities: An individual who is not a native English speaker and has accumulated over a decade of professional experience in their home country could find themselves being regarded as inexperienced by those who assume that "English fluency" is the norm, and who mistakenly view limited English proficiency as indicative of ignorance.

Moreover, the oppression can be internal as well as external for some people. For instance, sadly we may even internalise society’s oppression and consider ourselves as “inferior” consciously or unconsciously due to our minority status.

It shows great courage and wisdom, rather than weakness for us to realise the oppression we face and seek help when needed. It means we are prepared to take on the challenges in every situation.

Importantly, I believe those challenges can be transformed into learning which makes us to become, and remain, 100% ourselves in our personal as well as professional lives.