Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Experienced by Women Physicians in Mexico.
Women in medicine face distinct gender-related challenges during their training and professional development. Alarmingly, discrimination and sexual harassment—often underreported—create hostile environments, negatively impact personal wellbeing, and potentially compromise professional performance an...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Interpersonal Violence Vol. 41; no. 15/16; pp. 5251 - 5276 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
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