Gender Bias and Performativity

Algevis Wrench (Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, USA), Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams (Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, USA), and Vijay Kumar Rajput (Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, USA)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 180
EISBN13: 9781668490532|DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5493-0.ch010
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Abstract

This chapter addresses gender bias, gender performativity, and sexual harassment in the clinical setting. The prevalence of gender disparities and bias is well documented in fields such as orthopedic surgery, urology, radiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. Marginalized groups are more frequently impacted by these negative behaviors. Notably, in the field of urology, female residents comprise less than 30% of the demographic and often face bias. Gender performativity may play a role in the stereotyping seen for males in the nursing profession. Traditional views of masculinity and femininity may limit a supervisor's ability to see the potential in clinical staff members and cause conscious or unconscious limitations for professional growth. The interactions represented in these cases offer an opportunity for discussion of the prevalence and impact of gender bias and associated microaggressions in medicine. Various strategies to effectively mitigate gender bias in the clinical and academic environment are also discussed.
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