Image Management Can Be Particularly Difficult for People Who Represent

Essay

Image management can be particularly difficult for people who represent a marginalized group or those who have to manage a serious illness. Discuss the difficulty these people might face in presenting their identity to others. How is the process similar to identity management for people who don't face these challenges? How is it different? What additional considerations in disclosure do these individuals face? How can people who don't face these challenges respond in ways that are appropriately supportive of their face needs?