Intersectionality in healthcare leadership: a scoping review on the career experiences of racially and ethnically minoritised women health professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The underrepresentation of women in positions of leadership, policy, and decision-making is a persistent issue within the healthcare workforce. Disparities in representation are particularly pronounced for women with minoritised racial and ethnic identities. Ensuring the equitable advancement of women into health leadership requires moving beyond approaches that homogenise the experiences of women to addressing the distinct needs of women with intersecting identities. This scoping review sought to summarise the existing evidence on the impact of the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity on the workplace experiences, career journeys, and leadership attainment of women health professionals with minoritised racial and ethnic identities.

Methods

This scoping revie

SUBMITTER: Adesina I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487624 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature