In a Surgical Residency Program That Does Not Allow Maternity

In a surgical residency program that does not allow maternity leave, a female resident becomes pregnant and takes three weeks off to have her baby.  A male resident misses a similar amount of time due to an accident.  Later, only the female resident is required to make up the time missed.  Is this an example of institutional discrimination?

A) No, because maternity leave policies can apply only to females, not males.
B) No, because the policy would treat all females seeking maternity leave the same.
C) Yes, because the policy reflects the medicalization of female health concerns like pregnancy.
D) Yes, because the policy disadvantages females but does not apply to males in similar situations.

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