feminism – The BMJ

Richard Smith: What has feminism done for global health?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by BMJ

The Lancet, the leading journal for global health, has mentioned feminism only twice in its 189 years . The BMJ hasn’t mentioned it at all. So that looks like some evidence that feminism has had no impact on global health, but all three speakers at a meeting at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical […]

Fiona Pathiraja: Because we’re worth it

Posted on May 10, 2011May 11, 2011 by BMJ

I’ve always thought of myself as a feminist and have never consciously made career decisions based on my gender. However, male medical colleagues often comment that my Jackie O-inspired work wardrobe does not necessarily fit with being a feminist. Some have even suggested that I am “more feminine than the average female doctor.” This raises […]