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Representations
We attach meaning to images and text. Family, social and religion all affect meaning.
Images are powerful and they affect our first impressions we quickly make.
Portrayal of something in a particular way. Meaning changes in historical, cultural, social and political context.
What happens if we accept meanings?
We become desensitized, passive and accept status quo and stereotypes.
What happens if we oppose meanings?
We become active participants in creating new meanings, influencing change. We participate in active engagement and critical reflection.
How is nursing gendered?
Males represent 7.8% of the RN population. In the past, male nurses had to become orderlies for better pay and they were never encouraged to become nurses.
How is nursing seen as Anglocentric?
Black, japanese and indigenous women could not become nurses. Women of colour went to separate schools. Indigenous women were encouraged to go back to the reserves. It was mostly young whit women who became nurses.
Angel of Mercy
Was predominant 1854 to 1919.
Was noble, heroic, submissive and moral.
Accepted being inferior to men.
The ideal Victorian woman who was pious, virtuous and ritualistic. This developed the role of women and prepared them for marriage.
How does the Angel of Mercy produce a negative affect on nursing?
It detracts from the intellectual work.
It promotes the misconception that Florence Nightingale was the ideal Victorian woman when in reality she was the opposite.
Girl Friday Handmaiden
Was predominant 1920 to 1929.
Was subservient, dedicated to the physician, uncommitted to work, frivolous and promiscuous.
Pursued romance and sexual adventure.
How does Girl Friday Handmaiden produce a negative affect on nursing?
It looked at nurses as a metaphor for home life.
The Heroine
Was predominant 1930 to 1945. Came from both world wars.
Was brave, heroic, rational, dedicated, and humanistic.
Had many celebrations after returning from war.
What was the negative effect of the Heroine?
It pushed the expectations of nurses too far.
The Mother
Predominant 1945 to 1965.
Was maternal, passive, nurturing and domestic.
Looks at women as natural caretakers and were expected to be a surrogate mother.
Why is the Mother a negative image?
It is not the job to be other people’s mom.
Many people believe nurses shouldn’t strike and fight fro better conditions.
Naughty Nurse
Predominant in 1960’s. Rose from sexual revolution, pornography, women’s rights and feminism.
Was staple for pornography.
Was romantic, sensual, frivolous, irresponsible and promiscuous.
What is the negative effect of the Naughty Nurse?
There is sexual harassment of nurses in the hospital.
