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Intersectionality and nursing leadership: An integrative review
Cathleen Aspinall1, Stephen Jacobs1, Rosemary Frey1
1School of Nursing, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|May 17, 2022
Summary
Intersectionality research reveals that socially constructed identities impact nursing leadership. Addressing these social categories is crucial for equitable career progression in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Sociology of Health
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Socially constructed categories like gender, race, and ethnicity create barriers to leadership within the health workforce.
- An intersectionality paradigm is recommended to address power, privilege, and oppression in the nursing profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize international research on the application of intersectionality in exploring nursing profession issues.
- To identify intersecting variables, operationalization of intersectionality, and implications for nursing leadership.
Main Methods:
- An integrative systematic review was conducted, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Searches were performed in major databases (CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, etc.) from 2011-2021 using terms related to nursing and intersectionality.
- Directed content analysis was applied to the selected literature.
Main Results:
- Patriarchal structures and educational access favor male nurses in leadership roles.
- Ethnic minority status impedes career progression irrespective of gender, reflecting post-colonial effects.
- Homogenous categories for ethnicity and gender obscure intra-group differences.
Conclusions:
- This review highlights a gap in research on intersectionality's impact on nursing leadership and professional diversity.
- Future research should incorporate intersectionality to understand how social categories influence career advancement.
- An intersectionality framework can enhance nurses' awareness of power dynamics and oppression in their practice.
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