JOURNAL OF BUSINESS DIVERSITY
Enacted Stigmatization and Stigma Consciousness of Female Physicians:
Exploring the Potential Impact on Choice of Medical Specialty
Author(s): Jay S. Pickern, Helena R. Costakis
Citation: Jay S. Pickern, Helena R. Costakis, (2021) "Enacted Stigmatization and Stigma Consciousness of Female Physicians: Exploring the Potential Impact on Choice of Medical Specialty," Journal of Business Diversity, Vol. 21, Iss. 1, pp. 55-61
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
The present study explores the pervasive discrimination and gender inequities of female physicians in maledominated medical specialties through the lens of enacted stigmatization and stigma consciousness. While existing literature on both of these topics is robust, there is a gap in the literature exploring the overlapping relationships of these factors. We seek to establish a theoretical foundation for these constructs as depicted by our model and two central propositions in which the relationships of stigmatization and stigma consciousness impact career choice based on gender. The implications of this issue and direc tions for future research are identified and discussed.
