Efectos de la brecha de género y el mansplaining en el lugar de trabajo médico
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En los últimos años, la feminización de la profesión médica ha crecido significativamente, alcanza un 56 % de mujeres inscritas en el Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica en 2024. A pesar de este avance, persiste una brecha de género que limita el acceso de las mujeres a cargos de liderazgo, fenómeno conocido como techo de cristal. Asimismo, se reconoce que existen barreras y micromachismos, que dificultan el avance profesional femenino en medicina. El objetivo de esta revisión es conocer las manifestaciones, efectos y abordaje del mansplaining en el desempeño profesional de mujeres médicas, como una forma de micromachismo que contribuye a la brecha de género y es capaz de alterar la calidad de la atención médica institucional. Las microagresiones, a menudo normalizadas, impactan negativamente en la salud mental y bienestar de las mujeres médicas. Los resultados evidencian que, aunque las mujeres constituyen más del 70 % del personal de salud, su representación en puestos de liderazgo sigue siendo baja, como se observó durante la pandemia de Covid-19. Se recomienda implementar cambios estructurales en las políticas laborales y crear programas inclusivos que promuevan la equidad de género. Esta investigación contribuye al campo de los estudios de género al proponer estrategias para reconocer y abordar los micromachismos, fomentando una cultura organizacional más equitativa.
In recent years, the feminization of the medical profession has grown significantly, with women making up 56% of registered members in the Costa Rican Medical and Surgical College as of 2024. Despite this progress, a gender gap persists, limiting women’s access to leadership positions, a phenomenon known as the glass ceiling. It is also recognized that there are barriers and microaggressions that hinder the professional advancement of women in medicine. The objective of this review is to know the manifestations, effects, and approach to mansplaining in the professional performance of female physicians, as a form of microaggression that contributes to the gender gap and is capable of altering the quality of institutional health care. These microaggressions, often normalized, negatively impact the mental health and well-being of female physicians. Findings show that while women represent over 70% of the healthcare workforce, their presence in leadership roles remains low, as evidenced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Structural changes in workplace policies and the creation of inclusive programs promoting gender equity are recommended. This research contributes to gender studies by proposing strategies to recognize and address microaggressions, fostering a more equitable organizational culture.
In recent years, the feminization of the medical profession has grown significantly, with women making up 56% of registered members in the Costa Rican Medical and Surgical College as of 2024. Despite this progress, a gender gap persists, limiting women’s access to leadership positions, a phenomenon known as the glass ceiling. It is also recognized that there are barriers and microaggressions that hinder the professional advancement of women in medicine. The objective of this review is to know the manifestations, effects, and approach to mansplaining in the professional performance of female physicians, as a form of microaggression that contributes to the gender gap and is capable of altering the quality of institutional health care. These microaggressions, often normalized, negatively impact the mental health and well-being of female physicians. Findings show that while women represent over 70% of the healthcare workforce, their presence in leadership roles remains low, as evidenced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Structural changes in workplace policies and the creation of inclusive programs promoting gender equity are recommended. This research contributes to gender studies by proposing strategies to recognize and address microaggressions, fostering a more equitable organizational culture.
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agresión, equidad de género, liderazgo, mujeres médicas, lugar de trabajo, Aggression, Gender Equity, Leadership, Women Physicians, Workplace