On board against bias.

The article discusses the concept of the authority gap, which refers to the unequal treatment and perception of authority between men and women. The author shares personal experiences of encountering sexism in the medical field, such as being mistaken for a nurse and facing inappropriate comments from patients. The article also highlights the findings of a report on sexism in medicine, which reveals high levels of sexism experienced by female doctors. The author suggests various solutions to mitigate the authority gap, including challenging assumptions, promoting diversity, and actively addressing biases. The article emphasizes the need to address biases beyond gender, such as racism and ableism, and encourages readers to take action against all forms of bias. [Extracted from the article]