The Feminization of Medicine

The Feminization of Medicine

The number of female students in medicine has increased significantly over recent decades. It is not easy to identify what has caused the trend toward more women in the profession. It may be the result of some falling off of male interest, the need for women to assert themselves, or the way universi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Análise social 2003-04, Vol.38 (166), p.127-137
1. Verfasser: Machado, Maria do Ceu Soares
Format: Artikel
Sprache:por
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Females
Medical Schools
Medicine
Physicians
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Zusammenfassung:The number of female students in medicine has increased significantly over recent decades. It is not easy to identify what has caused the trend toward more women in the profession. It may be the result of some falling off of male interest, the need for women to assert themselves, or the way university admissions are handled. The writer looks at these recent trends in the profession & puts forward possible interpretations, as well as outlining their causes & consequences. 3 Tables, 38 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0003-2573