The nurse studying the image of nursing in society would conclude that (Select all that apply.)
a. gender roles still strongly drive nursing image and perception.
b. portrayal in the popular media affects nursing's image.
c. racial and ethnic stereotypes drive viewpoints of caregiving.
d. society's view of nursing helps to create media images.
e. the status of women strongly influences societal perceptions.
A, B, D, E
Men in nursing face stereotypes such as being "not a man" and "doing women's work."
Works that portray nurses as sex kittens or sadistic influence how the public views nursing.
Media portrayals are in turn influenced by popular belief.
Society's views of women have shifted as women have had more opportunities in politics and in the work world. This has impacted the view of nursing.
Racial and ethnic stereotypes may have some impact on nursing's image, but they do not have the impact that popular culture and gender stereotypes have.
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