title: Feminisation: threat or opportunity?
abstract: Feminisation is a term used in the social sciences to describe a profound shift in the gender balance from male to female within a population. The veterinary profession has experienced such a shift over the past 30 years. Research has shown that feminisation can have paradoxical effects on gender equality and status for a profession. However, Clare Allen suggests that, by understanding the processes behind feminisation, and responding appropriately, there is reason to be optimistic for the future of the veterinary profession.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, e-mail: lcva2@cam.ac.uk.
authors.forename: L Clare V
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005262:Feminization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014730:Veterinary Medicine