Chapter
Overcoming Expectations of Cultural Norms in Pursuit of a Medical Degree
26:11 - 30:28 (04:16)
Two women of color discuss the pressure to pursue traditional careers in law and medicine imposed by their respective parents and cultural expectations, as well as their experiences standing out in their fields due to their backgrounds.
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A doctor and a lawyer share their experiences growing up and their families' expectations of them to pursue acceptable professions such as engineering, law or medicine, and how they broke from traditional roles to become successful while also being a science and math nerd and cheerleader.
26:11 - 30:28 (04:16)
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Summary
A doctor and a lawyer share their experiences growing up and their families' expectations of them to pursue acceptable professions such as engineering, law or medicine, and how they broke from traditional roles to become successful while also being a science and math nerd and cheerleader.