Emilie Le Rhun1,2,3,4, Michael Weller4, Simone P Niclou5, Susan Short6,7, Karin Piil8, Florien Boele6,7, Roberta Rudà9, Marilena Theodorou10, Dieta Brandsma11, Martin van den Bent12, Linda Dirven13,14. 1. University of Lille, France. 2. Inserm, Lille, France. 3. CHU Lille, General and Stereotaxic Neurosurgery Service, France. 4. Department of Neurology & Brain Tumor Center, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Switzerland. 5. NORLUX Neuro-Oncology Laboratory, Department of Oncology, Luxembourg Institute of Health. 6. Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, St James's University Hospital, United Kingdom. 7. Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. 8. Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Denmark. 9. Department of Neuro-Oncology, City of Health and Science and University of Turin, Italy. 10. Radiation Oncology, Department in Bank of Cyprus Oncology, Center and Health of Science, European University Cyprus, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 11. Department of Neuro-Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 12. Brain Tumor Center at Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands. 13. Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands. 14. Department of Neurology, Haaglanden Medical Center, The Hague, the Netherlands.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Women represent an increasing proportion of the overall workforce in medicine but are underrepresented in leadership roles. METHODS: To explore gender inequalities and challenges in career opportunities, a web-based survey was conducted among the membership of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology and the Brain Tumor Group of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer. RESULTS: A total of 228 colleagues responded to the survey: 129 women (median age 45 years; range, 25-66 years) and 99 men (median age 48 years; range, 24-81 years); 153 participants (67%) were married and 157 participants (69%) had at least 1 child. Women less often declared being married (60% vs 77%, P = .007) or having a child (63% vs 77%, P = .024). Men more frequently had a full-time position (88% vs 75%, P = .036). Women and men both perceived an underrepresentation of women in leadership positions. Half of participants agreed that the most important challenges for women are leading a team and obtaining a faculty position. Fewer women than men would accept such a position (42% vs 56%). The main reasons were limited time for career and an inappropriate work and life balance. Women specifically cited negative discrimination, limited opportunities, and lack of self-confidence. Discrimination of women at work was perceived by 64% of women vs 47% of men (P = .003). CONCLUSION: Women are perceived as experiencing more difficulties in acquiring a leadership position. Personal preferences may account for an underrepresentation of women in leadership positions, but perceived gender inequalities extend beyond disparities of access to leadership.
BACKGROUND: Women represent an increasing proportion of the overall workforce in medicine but are underrepresented in leadership roles. METHODS: To explore gender inequalities and challenges in career opportunities, a web-based survey was conducted among the membership of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology and the Brain Tumor Group of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer. RESULTS: A total of 228 colleagues responded to the survey: 129 women (median age 45 years; range, 25-66 years) and 99 men (median age 48 years; range, 24-81 years); 153 participants (67%) were married and 157 participants (69%) had at least 1 child. Women less often declared being married (60% vs 77%, P = .007) or having a child (63% vs 77%, P = .024). Men more frequently had a full-time position (88% vs 75%, P = .036). Women and men both perceived an underrepresentation of women in leadership positions. Half of participants agreed that the most important challenges for women are leading a team and obtaining a faculty position. Fewer women than men would accept such a position (42% vs 56%). The main reasons were limited time for career and an inappropriate work and life balance. Women specifically cited negative discrimination, limited opportunities, and lack of self-confidence. Discrimination of women at work was perceived by 64% of women vs 47% of men (P = .003). CONCLUSION: Women are perceived as experiencing more difficulties in acquiring a leadership position. Personal preferences may account for an underrepresentation of women in leadership positions, but perceived gender inequalities extend beyond disparities of access to leadership.
Authors: Corinne A Moss-Racusin; John F Dovidio; Victoria L Brescoll; Mark J Graham; Jo Handelsman Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A Date: 2012-09-17 Impact factor: 11.205
Authors: Ellen Kuhlmann; Pavel V Ovseiko; Christine Kurmeyer; Karin Gutiérrez-Lobos; Sandra Steinböck; Mia von Knorring; Alastair M Buchan; Mats Brommels Journal: Hum Resour Health Date: 2017-01-06