A Qualitative Study on Female Executive Pharmacists with Convergent Roles
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION : JAPHA, vol.63, no.1, pp.1-15, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 63 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2022
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.japh.2022.11.015
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION : JAPHA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.1-15
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background
Although women’s participation is relatively high in the pharmacist workforce, women remain underrepresented in executive positions. The rate of executive female pharmacists in diversified pharmaceutical areas, from education and research to politics, is recognized as being disproportionately low.
Objectives
In this study, we aimed to explore female executive pharmacists’ roles and identify reasons for their being underrepresented in such executive positions in Turkey.
Methods
Semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted from a feminist standpoint with female executive delegates working in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, pharmacy chambers, and public pharmacy faculties. A thematic data analysis of transcriptions was conducted using MAXQDA®2020 software and was reported according to Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research.
Results
The researchers interviewed 19 participants. Three primary themes emerged: gender roles, being an executive, and being a pharmacist. Eight roles came to the surface: mother, child, wife, pharmacist, manager, homemaker, cook, and planner. Taking the responsibility for an executive position involves a continued and simultaneous performance of all other roles as well.
Conclusion
In this context, female pharmacists’ views on gender roles in relation to motherhood, inequalities, and their dedication to their profession came to the fore. This study can be considered a starting point for studying the underlying causes of the limited representation of female pharmacists in executive positions.
Background
Although women’s participation is relatively high in the pharmacist workforce, women remain underrepresented in executive positions. The rate of executive female pharmacists in diversified pharmaceutical areas, from education and research to politics, is recognized as being disproportionately low.
Objectives
In this study, we aimed to explore female executive pharmacists’ roles and identify reasons for their being underrepresented in such executive positions in Turkey.
Methods
Semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted from a feminist standpoint with female executive delegates working in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, pharmacy chambers, and public pharmacy faculties. A thematic data analysis of transcriptions was conducted using MAXQDA®2020 software and was reported according to Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research.
Results
The researchers interviewed 19 participants. Three primary themes emerged: gender roles, being an executive, and being a pharmacist. Eight roles came to the surface: mother, child, wife, pharmacist, manager, homemaker, cook, and planner. Taking the responsibility for an executive position involves a continued and simultaneous performance of all other roles as well.
Conclusion
In this context, female pharmacists’ views on gender roles in relation to motherhood, inequalities, and their dedication to their profession came to the fore. This study can be considered a starting point for studying the underlying causes of the limited representation of female pharmacists in executive positions.