Surgeon Article
What type of medical specialties had lowest evaluation scores for female doctors?
Male-dominated specialties
What are microagressions?
Subtle, often unintentional comments or behaviors that express prejudice or stereotypes towards certain groups.
True or False: Female doctors generally received higher evaluation scores than male doctors.
False
Who were the two groups of people studied in Boysen's 2012 research?
College teachers and college students
What University conducted this study?
Stanford University School of Medicine
What teacher response was agreed to be the MOST effective for handling classroom microaggressions?
Leading a classroom discussion
What does LR stand for in the graphs showed previously and in the study?
Low (Female) Representation
True or False:
Most students believed ignoring classroom microaggressions was an effective teacher response
False (Students believed ignoring the incident was ineffective)
Bias awareness trainings and/or better evaluation systems
According to the study, why is it important for teachers to respond to classroom microaggressions?
Because microaggressions can negatively affect students' mental health, sense of belonging, classroom climate, and learning experience. Therefore, responding helps create a safer and more inclusive environment