A cultura machista e suas afecções na formação e na atuação de mulheres na área da saúde: uma revisão narrativa

Abstract

Machismo is evident as a form of aggression, manifest or latent, which often causes suffering, psychological damage or impaired development. In a society characterized by male dominance and patriarchal structure, it is a routine occurrence that women are faced with various forms of violence solely because of their gender. Apart from everyday spheres, in the context of teaching and professional performance of women in the field of health, the discourse and attitudes perpetuate and materialize the dissemination of this sexist culture. The objectives of this work were to research and identify the different aspects of machismo in the lives of women undergoing training and/or working in the health field. Although it was possible to identify such aspects, it is extremely important to highlight the lack of studies on the subject and the need for those in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of machismo in the reported situations.