Gender equity perceptions among social and administrative science faculty: A qualitative evaluation
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|June 10, 2022
Summary
Most academic pharmacy faculty perceive gender inequity, especially concerning workload and respect. This study identified key themes like microaggression and lack of opportunities, prompting recommendations for change.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy
- Social and Administrative Sciences
Background:
- Anecdotal evidence suggests persistent gender inequity in academic pharmacy.
- Limited published data exists on faculty perceptions of this inequity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine themes associated with gender inequity perceptions.
- Focused on social and administrative science faculty from national pharmacy organizations.
Main Methods:
- A 13-member task force designed a semistructured interview guide.
- 21 faculty participated in video-conference interviews.
- Topic coding and consensus were used to analyze qualitative data.
Main Results:
- 90% of respondents experienced gender inequity, with 52% reporting it across all academic ranks.
- Major themes identified: microaggression (57%), workload (86%), respect (76%), and opportunities (38%).
- Workload and respect emerged as areas with greater perceived inequity.
Conclusions:
- Faculty perceive gender inequities in multiple work areas.
- Workload and respect are key areas of concern.
- Recommendations are offered to address identified inequities.
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