Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2022

Keywords

cis, gender binaries, gender identity, inclusivity, LGBTQIAþ, nonbinary, nursing, postgenderism, reproductive health, sexual and gender discourses, trans

Abstract

Gender binaries refer to grouping systems that label individuals as male or female. Societal shifts in what defines gender have evolved over the past decade; however, nursing practice remains grounded in these traditional gender binaries. The negative impacts of these practices, specifically in reproductive care, are detrimental for individuals who do not identify within traditional gender binaries. Gender binaries and stereotypes persist because of the prevalence of attitudes; nursing education development; and biases within care areas—specifically, reproductive care—because of issues such as gendered theories and language. Nurses can play a role in enhancing inclusivity by encouraging reflective practice, implementing gender-informed concepts into curricula, and encouraging the use of a postgenderism lens in policy and practice. Improvements in these areas can help foster health care access and safety.

Faculty

Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies (FAHCS)

Journal

Nursing for Women s Health

Volume

26

Issue

4

First Page

262

Last Page

268

Version

Publisher's version

Peer Reviewed/Refereed Publication

yes

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.

Original Publication Citation

Durocher, K., Caxaj, C. S.. (2022, June). Gender Binaries in Nursing: A Critical Shift to Postgenderism. Nursing for Women's Health. 26(4). 262-268. https:\\10.1016/j.nwh.2022.05.005.

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