Improving Equity for Women in Pharmacy Academia
Publication type
journal article
Publication date
2023
Author(s)
Bond, Rucha
Hammer, Dana
Van Tassell, Benjamin
Language
English
View point(s)
Institutional
Discipline(s)
Abstract
Previous studies have identified that gender inequities exist in pharmacy academia. The inequities that women in academic pharmacy face are lower job satisfaction, ability to achieve higher ranks in faculty and administration, and salary. To date, considerations of why these inequities exist and what measures can be taken to address them remain relatively unexplored. This Commentary explores possible causes of gender inequities in pharmacy academia and potential solutions to improve equity between women and men. Potential causes include underlying sexism that still exists in society and academia today, promotion and tenure and the tenure clock, the concept of overwork, and the impact of the role of motherhood on female faculty. Suggestions to help improve gender inequity include both structural and cultural changes to the pharmacy academic environment.
Journal
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
ISSN
1553-6467
Volume
87
Issue
4
Pagination
ajpe9088