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Dental students' attitude to gender roles
H M Rosenberg1, A J Cucchiara, M L Helpin
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6003, USA.
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 7, 1999
Summary
United States dental students, both men and women, perceive their professional and sex roles as compatible. This finding is significant, indicating no conflict between the roles of female dental students in their careers and personal lives.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Sociology of Professions
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Professional roles in dentistry are evolving.
- Understanding student attitudes is crucial for effective training.
- Societal gender roles can influence professional identity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess United States dental students' attitudes toward professional and sex roles.
- To compare attitudes between male and female dental students.
- To examine the perceived consistency between professional and sex roles.
Main Methods:
- Survey methodology was employed.
- Attitudes toward specific roles (e.g., female dental student, dentist, wife) were evaluated.
- Comparisons were made between male and female dental student groups.
Main Results:
- Differences in attitudes were observed between male and female dental students.
- Both groups perceived their professional and sex roles as consistent.
- Female dental students' professional and sex roles were viewed as non-conflicting by both genders.
Conclusions:
- Dental students generally view their professional and sex roles as congruent.
- The study suggests a positive integration of professional and personal identities for female dental students.
- Findings have implications for dental school curricula and professional development programs.