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War for equality.
1Stockport, Cheshire.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 31, 2016
Summary
This article examines instances of sexism reported in the Nursing Standard. It highlights how gender bias continues to be a concern within the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Gender Studies
- Healthcare Professions
Background:
- Nursing Standard readership encountered sexism in recent publications.
- Multiple sources within the journal issue demonstrated gender bias.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze and report on instances of sexism.
- To raise awareness of gender bias in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of articles in a specific Nursing Standard issue.
- Identification and categorization of sexist content.
Main Results:
- Three distinct sources within the journal issue exhibited sexism.
- The nature of the sexist examples was notable and concerning.
Conclusions:
- Sexism remains a relevant issue within the nursing field.
- Further attention is needed to address gender bias in healthcare publications.
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