Barriers have existed, especially in the past, which have impeded the work necessary to develop the knowledge base of nursing. Many of these barriers are related to issues of gender and knowledge in a female-dominated profession like nursing. What are views on the way in which gender has inhibited the growth of nursing as a knowledge-based profession and the view others have on the professional status? Need 3 paragraphs with 2 references- APA Format.A great resource that you might want to peruse is the American Assembly of Men in Nursing.