With the best will in the world: How benevolent sexism shapes medical careers

Louise Stone; Christine Phillips; Kirsty A. Douglas

doi:10.1111/medu.14038

With the best will in the world: How benevolent sexism shapes medical careers

Louise Stone^*, Christine Phillips, Kirsty A. Douglas

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Abstract

A compliment is not a compliment when it stereotypes, undermining self]efficacy and performance. To overcome "benevolent sexism" we must recognise and act on unconscious behaviour such as complimenting women's relational skills over their agency and competence.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	94-97
Number of pages	4
Journal	Medical Education
Volume	54
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.14038
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2020

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