Inequalities in various aspects of social and economic life, and the question of overcoming them, are increasingly the subject of political decisions and the subject of academic research and papers. In addition to social justice and human rights values, they emphasize the importance of equal opportunity as a condition for social cohesion and social inclusion. This also applies to health inequalities, which have received considerable attention from the World Health Organization over the last decade.
In this essay, I would like to discuss gender inequalities in health care, as it is an issue of personal interest to me. I do not like hearing how girls are not advised to go into medicine because it is a “serious men’s job” or people do not take nursing jobs seriously and think they are too easy. Various gender inequalities in healthcare area occur in all countries. Inequalities are caused not only by living conditions but also by socio-cultural factors (values, norms, stereotypes) that shape the position of both sexes in society and people’s thinking and behavior about health.
Massive discrimination against women in the healthcare sector worsens the quality of care for people because of the deteriorating working conditions for this group of employees. This is because nurses and doctors who experience discrimination and unfair treatment are unable to provide appropriate care. This factor nullifies attempts to ensure the highest possible level of health for all people. I believe that society must stop discriminating against women in doctors’ posts and that the problem is severe enough to warrant a lot of media attention. In this way, society will ensure decent working conditions for women doctors and, hence, proper treatment for the population.