Identifier: TFG:2827
Authors: Martínez Ruiz, Aída
Abstract:
1 ABSTRACT Preamble: Nursing was born from the art of caring, linked to the feminine role because amongst the history caring and treating the sick within the family was the women’s responsibility. The feminine identity has been, and continues to be, undervalued and subdued to the masculine identity because of the patriarchal society in which we live, and therefore, the nursing identity as well. Aim: To analyse the relationship between gender role and the nursing profession. Methodology: This is a narrative work through a bibliographic and documentary review of publications in professional databases in the health field. The research, carried out between December 2019 and February 2020, was made in the databases of Cinhal, Dialnet, Scielo and Scopus. Results: Gender role and nursing have been and are interrelated. This tie has influenced the profession’s evolution. Nursing is a feminized profession within the labour market. Historically, nursing has been less recognized and valued, socially and economically, than other professions, and this subordination persists today. An example of this is scarce presence of women in high management positions within a feminized profession. Conclusions: The society’s sexist mentality has influenced the nursing profession to have difficulties in its progress to become autonomous health professional it is nowadays. It continues to be feminized and, therefore, devalued thanks to the help of communication and social networks that spread an unrealistic image of the profession. But, situations like the current COVID-19 pandemic could help to show the reality of our role in health. Key words: nursing, gender, nursing role and gender role.
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