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Gender disparities persist in forensic and clinical practice, creating obstacles for women professionals and evaluees. Addressing these requires a review of ethics and adopting feminist perspectives for equitable treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Gender disparities continue to impact forensic and clinical practices.
  • Established biases present obstacles for women professionals and individuals undergoing evaluation.
  • Legal frameworks and societal norms often disadvantage women in professional and evaluative contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine persistent gender disparities in forensic and clinical practice.
  • To critique traditional male-centered theoretical lenses.
  • To advocate for ethical reviews and the integration of feminist perspectives.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing literature on gender bias in professional ethics and legal frameworks.
  • Application of feminist theory to understand power dynamics and undervaluation of women's narratives.
  • Utilizing cultural formulation, narrative positioning, and credibility assessment.

Main Results:

  • State laws can conflict with professional ethics, impacting women's roles and autonomy.
  • Women experts may face marginalization, and vulnerable populations like pregnant substance users are disproportionately prosecuted.
  • Fetal personhood laws challenge the autonomy of adult individuals.

Conclusions:

  • A critical review of professional ethics is necessary to address gender inequities.
  • Adopting feminist thinking, intersectionality, and positionality enhances understanding of interactions with women.
  • Prioritizing vulnerable individuals and their narratives is crucial for equitable practice.