Professional and domestic work arrangements of women general practitioners in France

Abstract

Parallel to the increase in the number of women taking up medical careers, the reform of the 3rd cycle of medical studies in France has brought about some changes in professional norms. The traditional model of general practitioner (GP) practice usually refers to a totally dedicated male doctor, with the domestic support of a female carer. For many women doctors this model of reference clashes head on with the traditional division of the roles between women and men. The current forms of the “social contract between the sexes” are questioned and women GPs introduce specific (time) strategies for managing medical practice and family life.

Citation

Lapeyre, N. (2003), "Professional and domestic work arrangements of women general practitioners in France", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 23 No. 4/5, pp. 97-122. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330310790534