Introduction
There is no arguing with the fact that gender theory and feminist theory are of major importance in current nursing care. According to Chapman (2018), both theories derive from the observation that men tend to receive better treatment only based on their sex.
Discussion
Therefore, the integration of these theories’ policies into nursing care should ensure that men and women have equal access to healthcare and are treated equally. However, I agree that patients’ gender is sometimes relevant in terms of the provision of care. For instance, Chapman (2018) notes that there are times when gender and sexuality can play a role in one’s disease susceptibility and health management. Moreover, care must be adapted to an individual’s perspective of their gender and sexuality, so no discomfort is brought to them during treatment. I believe that it is unacceptable that some patients should have an advantage over others, and I am happy to implement gender and feminist theories in my practice too.
Indeed, there is an imbalance in terms of the gender of people who choose to become nurses: it has always been a female-dominated profession. Cleary et al. (2018) state that nursing is negatively affected by various stereotypes, which come from several sources, including family, friends, career counselors, and images portrayed in the media. While nursing might initially be a career that some young males consider pursuing, negative viewpoints are likely to discourage them from doing it.
Conclusion
However, it is clear from the example above that there are circumstances of men being assigned to do particular tasks because of the stereotypical views nurses in charge hold. I believe that it is unfair and needs to be changed: if a person is qualified enough, they are to be trusted with any patient. Whether the nurse is a male or a female should not play any role.
Reference
Cleary, M., Dean, S., Sayers, J. M., & Jackson, D. (2018). Nursing and stereotypes. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 39(2), 192-194.