School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia.
Mental Health Program, Monash Health, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia.
Australas Psychiatry. 2023 Aug;31(4):432-434. doi: 10.1177/10398562231186126. Epub 2023 Jul 3.
The principles of gender equity are important to achieve the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (the College) strategic goals. (1) To present the data on gender equity, (2) To describe how the action plan was developed, (3) To discuss how this work aligns with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Firstly, the formation of a working group with representation from across the College. Secondly, undertaking a data snapshot and discussion paper on gender equity to support consultation. Thirdly, reviewing similar action plans, a literature review, and undertaking broad consultation across the College. Finally, collating data using a thematic analysis to support the development of an action plan.
Data obtained on gender equity identified clear gaps in leadership roles, academic activities and awards. Our review and consultation identified themes focused on gaps in gender equity including a role for organisational leadership approach. Together this has then informed an action plan for gender equity for the College.
There are no simple solutions that will solve gender inequity; this requires systemic solutions to achieve meaningful change. However, the development of the action plan is a significant step towards addressing the current gender inequities.
性别平等原则对于实现澳大利亚和新西兰皇家精神科医学院（学院）的战略目标至关重要。（1）介绍性别平等数据，（2）描述行动计划的制定过程，（3）讨论这项工作如何符合包容和多样性的承诺。
首先，成立一个工作组，成员来自学院的各个领域。其次，进行性别平等数据快照和讨论文件，以支持咨询。第三，审查类似的行动计划、文献综述，并在学院内进行广泛咨询。最后，使用主题分析整理数据，以支持行动计划的制定。
关于性别平等的数据明确指出了领导角色、学术活动和奖项方面的明显差距。我们的审查和咨询确定了以性别平等差距为重点的主题，包括组织领导方法的作用。这些共同为学院的性别平等行动计划提供了信息。
没有简单的解决方案可以解决性别不平等问题；这需要系统性的解决方案来实现有意义的变革。然而，行动计划的制定是朝着解决当前性别不平等迈出的重要一步。
