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Introducing a feminist perspective to nursing curricula: a quantitative study

S Boughn1, H Wang

  • 1Department of Psychology, Trenton State College, NJ 08650-4700.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A feminist women's health course significantly improved nursing students' attitudes toward professional activism, self-worth, and social activism against sexism and violence. This highlights feminism's role in advancing nursing and women's health advocacy.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Feminist Theory
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Feminism offers a framework for social change within the nursing profession.
  • Traditional scientific models of women's health often overlook broader societal influences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a feminist-oriented women's health course on nursing students' attitudes and beliefs.
  • To explore how a non-traditional curriculum affects students' perspectives on women's health issues.

Main Methods:

  • A pre- and post-course questionnaire was used to assess changes in nursing students' attitudes and beliefs.
  • The study focused on students enrolled in a feminist-oriented women's health course.

Main Results:

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  • Significant positive changes were observed in professional activism among students.
  • Students reported increased self-regard, higher regard for nurses and women, and greater social activism.
  • The course effectively addressed women's health as related to consumer and provider concerns, moving beyond a purely scientific model.

    • Conclusions:

    • Feminist pedagogy in nursing education can foster significant shifts in students' attitudes and beliefs.
    • Such courses empower nursing students to become advocates for social change, challenging sexism and violence against women.
    • Integrating feminist perspectives enhances the understanding of women's health within nursing practice and education.