This study explores how benevolent sexism—subtle, seemingly positive but ultimately harmful attitudes—affects women faculty and staff in academic medicine.
This powerful blog post critiques the phrase “They are threatened by you” as a harmful, backhanded form of dismissal often directed at women of color in academia. Framed as a compliment, the phrase minimizes real acts of bias and gatekeeping—especially from so-called allies—while masking systemic barriers to leadership, advancement, and recognition. Through the experience of “Dr. Really-good-at-her-job,” the author highlights how subtle sabotage from “Dr. Ally-in-name-only” reflects broader patterns of exclusion and internalized misogyny within academic institutions.
"We affirm that embracing cultural humility ensures curiosity and eliminates acts of condescension. To be humbled is to be vulnerable, disconnected from pride, and willing to listen, leading to growth."
"Many of us have been asked: What can I do within my academic role? Although not exhaustive, the list below offers a list of 42 actions faculty, and members of the academic community can do to advance racial equity in academic medicine, in no particular order."
Anti-racist medical education may not be the vaccine we are looking for, but it deserves to be properly represented and not mislabeled. Our medical students are demanding a better and all-inclusive medical education.
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