Intersectionality and career experiences of racially & ethnically minoritised women in healthcare leadership | Publication in the International Journal for Equity in Health
Ifeoluwa Adesina, PhD candidate
We’re pleased to share this latest publication led by PhD candidate, Ife Adesina, titled “Intersectionality in healthcare leadership: a scoping review on the career experiences of racially and ethnically minoritised women health professionals”, published in the International Journal for Equity in Health.
This review draws evidence from 57 sources to examine how being situated at the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity affects the workplace experiences, career progression, and leadership attainment of racially and ethnically minoritised (REM) women health professionals.
Racially and ethnically minoritised women in healthcare frequently experience race-based inequities that are often overlooked when focusing solely on gender. Current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are seen as insufficient, lacking targeted strategies to effectively address discrimination and support career advancement. The study highlights issues such as the dominance of Eurocentric/Western knowledge, institutional Whiteness, tokenism, disproportionate workloads, and ongoing exposure to microaggressions and racial stereotypes. Despite these challenges, REM women show agency, resilience, and resistance through strategic disengagement, professional development, reframing challenges as growth opportunities, building support networks, and advocating for their minoritised peers.
Congratulations to Ife for leading this important work and contributing valuable insights to the national conversation on equity in healthcare leadership.