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Letter to the Editor: Cultural Barriers for Women in Surgery—How Thick is the Glass Ceiling? An Analysis from a Low-Middle-Income Country

Authors: Xiya Ma, Jessica G. Y. Luc

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 9/2020

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We read with great interest the article by Inam et al. discussing the cultural barriers for women in surgery in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), namely Pakistan [1]. Their survey highlights roadblocks unique to female students and trainees in pursuing a surgical career, as a result of societal expectations and stereotypes associated with women in their country. The study also emphasizes that perceived barriers to pursuing a career in surgery are felt not only by women but also men, with 22% of men having been told they cannot be a surgeon (vs. 47% of women) and feeling that a surgical career would hinder them from getting married 33% (vs. 56% of women) [1]. …

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Title: Letter to the Editor: Cultural Barriers for Women in Surgery—How Thick is the Glass Ceiling? An Analysis from a Low-Middle-Income Country
Authors: Xiya Ma
Jessica G. Y. Luc
Publication date: 01-09-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 9/2020
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-020-05624-w

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