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His opportunity, her burden: A narrative critical review of why women decline academic opportunities.

Sandra D MonteiroTeresa Man-Yee ChanRenate M Kahlke
Published in: Medical education (2023)
Popular strategies like 'lean into opportunities', 'fake it till you make it' and 'overcome your imposter syndrome' suggest that women are standing in their own way. Critically, these axioms ignore powerful systemic barriers that shape these choices and opportunities. We offer strategies that allies, sponsors and peers can implement to offset the power of stereotypes.
Keyphrases
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • type diabetes
  • cervical cancer screening
  • breast cancer risk
  • insulin resistance
  • pregnant women
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • bone mineral density