WGST 1808 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Wgst, Food Desert, Physical Therapy

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Women's and Gender Studies
• Course: WGST 1808
• Professor: Aalya Ahmad

Document Summary

Use 3 course readings, use any major citation (apa, mla, or chicago) Women were the primary administrators of health care. Men rarely were involved in health care, seen as too feminine. Health felt under the private sphere (home area, women"s field of work ) Men feared possible outcomes if they were present at the birth. Idea of witchcraft, who was to blame if baby died during birth. Midwife was commonly accused of being a witch. Women were not allowed to attend university. Today, women have pushed themselves into health, 80% of healthcare providers. Non-western models continue to privilege women as healers and caregivers. Difficult to receive recognition and equal pay of medical jobs if it weren"t considered professional (examples include, at home care, physiotherapy, nursing home care) Women are typically seen as healers and caregivers, not professionals. Jobs that are associated with females and the role of women are being devalued.