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Social Media Platforms

These avenues of communication frequently make Alexandra feel exhausted, and she questions the process and effects of people using them to advance and "brand" themselves and their careers.

Alexandra's Raise

The fact that this request eludes Alexandra at the tech publication for so long comes to symbolize her feelings of being undervalued and discriminated against in the workplace.

The N-Word

When an editor at Alexandra's magazine uses this epithet in a meeting, it incites a crisis at the workplace and symbolizes how clueless the leadership at Alexandra's job is about diversity and respect.

The Articles on Race Alexandra Sends to J

These pieces of writing symbolize Alexandra's desperation to try to make her boyfriend understand her perspective on anti-Asian and other forms of racial discrimination.

Yamei Kin

This historical figure from the past symbolizes inspiration, freedom, and accomplishment for Alexandra.

Shoes

When Alexandra cannot find...

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