In a community health workshop, a facilitator discusses the importance of understanding women's health issues in relation to societal norms and expectations. Which principle from Virginia Braun's research would best apply to ensuring the workshop addresses the complexities of women's experiences with gender and health?

The most relevant principle is Braun’s insistence on a gendered analysis of health, which means looking at how gender roles and expectations shape women’s health experiences. By treating gender not just as a biological variable but as a social structure, the workshop can examine how norms about motherhood, work, and body image influence illness, treatment decisions, and access to care. This approach encourages participants to trace how cultural expectations create specific health risks or barriers for women. For example, a facilitator might ask attendees why women who work outside the home report higher stress levels, prompting discussion of both workplace policies and gendered expectations of caregiving. This gendered lens ensures the workshop captures the full complexity of women’s health in society.