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Gender and Leadership Positions in Spanish Dentistry
Rocío E Hernández-Ruiz1, Eva M Rosel-Gallardo1, Carolina Cifuentes-Jiménez1
1School of Dentistry of the University of Granada, Campus de Cartuja, Colegio Maximo s/n, Granada, Spain.
Summary
Despite female dentists outnumbering males in Spain, leadership roles remain male-dominated. This study reveals a significant gender gap in high-responsibility positions within the dental profession, indicating a "glass ceiling effect".
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Sociology of Professions
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Spain's dental workforce achieved gender parity in 2012, with female dentists increasing to 57.3% by 2020.
- Existing data on gender distribution in dental leadership and academia is limited.
- Understanding gender representation in high-responsibility positions is crucial for professional equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the gender distribution in leadership and opinion-leading roles within the Spanish dental profession and academia.
- To identify potential gender disparities in executive committees, academic faculties, and congress speakers.
Main Methods:
- Data collected on executive committees of Spanish dental institutions (professional associations, scientific societies) and the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada (2020).
- Analysis of speakers at major Spanish dental congresses (2019).
- Gender distribution analyzed using chi-squared tests (P < .05).
Main Results:
- Female dentists comprised 35.6% of executive committee members in professional associations.
- Males occupied over 70% of president/vice-president roles in professional colleges and over 60% in scientific societies.
- Male dentists constituted 81.3% of speakers in main auditoriums at 2019 dental congresses.
Conclusions:
- Despite female overrepresentation in the overall dental workforce, leadership positions in Spain show significant male dominance.
- The findings suggest a 'glass ceiling effect' hindering women's advancement to high-level dental roles.
- Further research into sociodemographic factors is needed to inform policies promoting gender equity in dentistry.
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