In her 2020 essay, Erika Stallings explores how many Black women navigate corporate environments, initially being treated as 'office pets' before becoming scrutinized 'threats' when achieving power or excellence.
Stallings notes that when Black women resist being treated as pets, they often face microaggressions and punishment for challenging workplace norms, revealing how deeply entrenched these perceptions are.
The show Industry illustrates the struggle of its protagonist, Harper Stern, who oscillates between being an 'office pet' and a 'threat' while attempting to survive in the competitive financial sector.
Ultimately, Industry argues that Black individuals in predominantly white workplaces can't truly 'win' in capitalism without sacrificing parts of their identity, regardless of their efforts or achievements.
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