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Bridging the health gap
How gender bias effects women in the Canadian medical system Gender bias is the preference for one gender over the other. According to a 2020 global report by the United Nations, nearly 90 per cent of all people have some bias against women. For centuries, implicit and explicit gender bias has affected many industries and sectors, including health care. Unfortunately, gender bias in health care presents a dangerous threat to the well-being, safety and lives of women and must be acknowledged. Sexism in health care can manifest in many ways including gaslighting concerned female patients, misdiagnosing them or dismissing them entirely and failing to include women in medical studies. Women…
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Girls interrupted
Enhancing communication skills and addressing being interrupted Communication is a fundamental skill to have in the workplace. In fact, a 2022 CNBC article states that communication is the number one soft skill desired by employers with over 6.1 million jobs listing the skill. An essential ability of a good communicator, and a woman, is knowing how to address interruptions in academic and professional contexts. Constant interruptions can be a disheartening experience for many women. It may even impact their presentation abilities and discourage some from contributing to discussions. Below are tips to enhance your presentation and discussion skills and the best ways to address interruptions. Presentations You will likely have…
