: The better you perform in a specific niche, the more projects of that exact type you are assigned.

When individuals are pigeonholed, they are often subject to expectations and assumptions associated with their category. For instance, a person from a certain ethnic background may be expected to possess certain cultural or linguistic skills, which can lead to limited opportunities or stereotypical treatment (Sue et al., 2016). The pigeonhole effect can result in individuals being confined to a particular role or status, which can be detrimental to their personal and professional growth.

The Pigeonhole Effect: How Categorization Can Lead to Deeper Confinement

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    : The better you perform in a specific niche, the more projects of that exact type you are assigned.

    When individuals are pigeonholed, they are often subject to expectations and assumptions associated with their category. For instance, a person from a certain ethnic background may be expected to possess certain cultural or linguistic skills, which can lead to limited opportunities or stereotypical treatment (Sue et al., 2016). The pigeonhole effect can result in individuals being confined to a particular role or status, which can be detrimental to their personal and professional growth. pigeonholed deeper

    The Pigeonhole Effect: How Categorization Can Lead to Deeper Confinement : The better you perform in a specific