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Looking at Racial and Gender Biases in Medical School Textbook Images: A Case Study

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A case study using Bate Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking to look at gender and racial biases in medical school textbooks. 5 chapters were looked at specific based on their racial and gender themes present in the images in the chapters. Data from these chapters demonstrate the medical…

A case study using Bate Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking to look at gender and racial biases in medical school textbooks. 5 chapters were looked at specific based on their racial and gender themes present in the images in the chapters. Data from these chapters demonstrate the medical field as beneficial for white and male patients, while women and patients of racial minorities are underrepresented. This underrepresentation impacts future medical care, where these patients are dying as a result of this underdeveloped material.
ContributorsTrantina, Emily (Author) / Haskin, Jennifer (Thesis director) / Carlsen-Landy, Beverly (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut (Contributor) / Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (Contributor) / School of Molecular Sciences (Contributor)
Created2022-05