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Looking beyond workforce parity: addressing gender inequity in pathology
Catriona A McKenzie1, Ruta Gupta1, Louise Jackett2
1Department of Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology, NSW Health Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Pathology
|August 12, 2023
Summary
Women pathologists are under-represented in leadership and academic achievements despite making up over 50% of the workforce. Addressing gender disparities in pathology, medicine, and academia is crucial for equitable representation and optimal health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Pathology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Women constitute over 50% of Australian pathologists since 2019.
- Despite numerical parity, women are under-represented in senior leadership, publications, grants, and awards within pathology.
- This gender disparity mirrors broader issues in medicine and academia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the under-representation of women in leadership and academic roles within pathology.
- To identify barriers contributing to gender inequity in pathology, medicine, and academia.
- To emphasize the importance of diverse leadership for improved health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of workforce demographics and representation in leadership and academic metrics.
- Review of existing literature on gender equity in medical and academic fields.
- Identification of systemic, structural, social, and cultural barriers.
Main Results:
- Women pathologists are significantly under-represented in senior positions, publications, grants, and awards.
- Barriers include gender stereotypes, discrimination, and organizational/societal factors.
- Lack of diverse leadership impacts professional advancement and potentially health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Urgent action is required to address gender disparities in pathology and related fields.
- Individuals and organizations must actively monitor and dismantle barriers to women's equitable representation.
- Achieving gender equity is a moral imperative for professional integrity and societal benefit.
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