Lordly Daphne
Department of Applied Human Nutrition, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Can J Diet Pract Res. 2012 Fall;73(3):111-6. doi: 10.3148/73.3.2012.111.
Perceptions about males within the dietetic profession were examined among students enrolled in dietetic programs.
A survey was administered in classes or online to first- and fourth-year nutrition students in seven dietetic programs. Data were subjected to content analysis to determine why students thought more males were not choosing dietetics as a career, and what impact an increase in males choosing dietetics might have on the profession.
Barriers to career choice were primarily gendered. Respondents believed an increase in male dietitians would be positive, increasing professional diversity. Specifically, more male role models would reach more male clients and increase male interest in dietetics as a career. Students also foresaw improved professional status, leading to greater professional respect and credibility. Current stereotyping would be challenged. Perspectives revealed heteronormative assumptions that would influence recruitment strategies.
The findings suggest that broadening the current sex composition of the profession could be beneficial. Attitudes and practices from inside and outside the dietetic profession can influence career choice. Further research would allow a more nuanced approach to the complex and interrelated issues associated with sex and gendered behavior as they relate to the professional complement.
在参加饮食学课程的学生中，调查他们对饮食行业男性从业者的看法。
对七个饮食学课程的大一和大四营养专业学生在课堂上或通过网络进行了一项调查。对数据进行内容分析，以确定学生认为为何更多男性不选择饮食学作为职业，以及男性选择饮食学人数的增加可能对该行业产生何种影响。
职业选择的障碍主要与性别有关。受访者认为男性营养师数量的增加将是积极的，会增加职业多样性。具体而言，更多男性榜样会接触到更多男性客户，并提高男性对饮食学作为一种职业的兴趣。学生们还预见到职业地位的提升，从而带来更多的职业尊重和可信度。当前的刻板印象将受到挑战。观点揭示了会影响招聘策略的异性规范假设。
研究结果表明，扩大该行业目前的性别构成可能是有益的。饮食行业内外的态度和做法会影响职业选择。进一步的研究将有助于采用更细致入微的方法来处理与性别及性别行为相关的复杂且相互关联的问题，因为这些问题与职业构成有关。
