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Improving Equity for Women in Pharmacy Academia
Rucha Bond1, Dana Hammer2, Benjamin Van Tassell3
1Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Pharmacy, Richmond, Virginia rbond@vcu.edu.
Gender inequities persist in academic pharmacy, impacting women
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy
- Academic Medicine
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- Gender disparities are documented in academic pharmacy.
- Women face challenges in job satisfaction, career advancement, and salary.
- Root causes and solutions for these inequities require further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the underlying causes of gender inequities in pharmacy academia.
- To propose potential solutions for improving gender equity.
Main Methods:
- This is a commentary, not an empirical study.
- Analysis of existing literature and societal factors.
- Discussion of potential causes and recommendations.
Main Results:
- Identified potential causes: societal sexism, promotion/tenure processes, overwork, and motherhood.
- Proposed solutions involve structural and cultural changes in academic pharmacy.
Conclusions:
- Addressing gender inequities requires a multifaceted approach.
- Systemic and cultural shifts are necessary to foster equity for women in pharmacy academia.
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