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Feb 2019
29m 58s

003: The Bias of Gender

Natalie Crawford, MD
About this episode
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about gender bias. Hear stories from other women, understand how subconscious bias and subtle discrimination can have lasting impacts on women, and learn how to stand up for yourself and for others. Listen to her challenge for you this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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