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In Whistling Vivaldi, Claude Steele explores the profound impact of stereotypes on behavior and performance, coining the term "stereotype threat." Through a blend of memoir and research spanning over three decades, Steele demonstrates how stereotypes affect marginalized groups' academic and social outcomes, with compelling case studies and experiments. Themes include institutional racism and societal improvement through psychological insights. Sensitive topics include racial and social identity issues and the psychological burden of stereotypes.