Comments on: It Happened in St. Louis — AAUW Panel on Gender Discrimination in the Workplace

By: Linda Brodsky

Linda Brodsky — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:23:12 +0000

Thank you for the privilege of speaking to such an influential group of women. Your support during my years of litigation was unsurpassed. I hope to create an organization which will measure the Gender Gap in organizations–starting in healthcare (e.g. medical schools, residencies, hospital systems, etc.) so that we can effect change through consumerism. Gender discrimination affects everyone and the less there is of it, the better off and healthier we will all be. Thanks for the encouragement. Linda Brodsky

By: Linda Brodsky

Linda Brodsky — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:30:22 +0000

Hi Jo Ann,
It was the AAUW that has energized me!
Women have to continue to voice their objections to second class citizenship in any working environment. It is just bad for business, for everyone.
The AAUW has helped to close the education gap. Identifying new barriers and breaking them down, at all levels, is critical. The time is now. Thanks for writing.
I hope if you have any personal story or know of anyone who has faced gender discrimination in the healthcare system, that you will direct them to http://www.lindabrodskymd.com to share their story.
Thanks so much!
Linda Brodsky

By: Jo Ann Cummings

Jo Ann Cummings — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:56:30 +0000

Dr. Brodsky: This is a great blog posting and really reflects energy of the AAUW audience and seriousness of the issue. We are honored that you all gave your time to tell us your stories. It’s too bad there isn’t an effective way (with our wallets) for women patients to advocate for equal pay, better recognition/advancement and more inclusion for women physicians and medical personnel. Until hospital and medical corporate offices feel our pain thru their bottom line, advances for women medical professionals will continue to be pitifully slow. Good luck!