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In retrospect, Dr. Dennis, who had a fulfilling career, regrets not addressing gender imbalances and their own privilege as a male earlier. They eventually engaged in mentorship and allyship with women, finding it rewarding. They now take satisfaction in women's success but wish they had supported gender diversity earlier in their career.
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As a man who is relatively early in my career I have encountered many scnearios where I see a more senior man in a position of power actively excluding a younger woman from contributing, or worse. It has been a continuous test of my own character to determine when and how to intervene, and I haven't always been happy with my own actions. I'm sure if you're reading this you can relate!
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In a study focused on engaging men in gender-equity initiatives, 74% of male senior business managers cited fear as a barrier to men's support for gender equity.
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Men should reach out to women interested in leadership roles, encourage them to apply and offer to serve them as their ally.
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Bill Tholl, the founding executive director of the Canadian Health Leadership network, affirms that It is necessary but not sufficient to mentor those that are behind you but also sponsor them. The distinction there is not just to point to doors, but to actually help doors open.
The missing voice of women in COVID-19 policy-making
The article highlights the underrepresentation of women in decision-making roles in Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Women, especially working mothers, bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities and are affected by job loss. Their voices are essential to advocate for investing in care infrastructure, which is crucial for economic recovery.
In health care, do the people in power reflect the people they serve?
Despite initiatives to promote diversity on Ontario healthcare boards, visible minorities account for just 22% of LHIN boards and 14% of hospital boards. Prioritizing professional backgrounds, time restraints, and fundraising duties are all obstacles. Camille Orridge emphasizes the need of taking a comprehensive strategy to ensuring that community perspectives are heard.
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On the occasion f International Women's Day, Melanie Bechard posted on X that while it is good that men acknowledge their female partners' professional sacrifices, it is better that men structure their lives so that their female partners do not have to sacrifice their career goals.
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The author shared on X on the occasion of International Women's Day his feminist father strategy which consist of declining mos speaking invitations because more academic work for him leads to more mom-work for his partner and less father-time with his baby.
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A post where Andre Picard states that he no longer wants to partake in manels, all male panels.
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Women health leaders tend to lead from who they are and where they are rather than the position they happen to occupy.
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Allyship helps build relationships based on trust; it is not an identity and should be recognized by the people we want to ally ourselves with.
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Gender Equity is related to patient care. Patient are denied better quality care with the current structural gender bias.
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Women lose interest because they are in a patriarchal system designed in a patriarchal way, and run only by men.
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It is more difficult for women to obtain grants and publish papers. It is unacceptable in academia.
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Despite the health care workers being dominantly women, the health care leaders are predomnantly men. This is due to cultural, social, and economic reasons.