“A part of being a woman, really”: Menopause at work as “dirty” femininity

Whiley, Lilith A.; Wright, A. Dickson; Stutterheim, Sarah E.; Grandy, Gina

doi:10.1111/gwao.12946

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“…In a workplace context, menopause is often problematized and pathologized, reflecting a multifaceted stigma that encompasses physical, emotional, and social dimensions 46 . Menopause is perceived as a representation of both tangible “dysfunctions” (eg, physiological irregularities) and symbolic challenges (eg, the transition to non-fertility) 47 . Nonetheless, some women view menopause as a natural, nonnegative life stage 48 .…”

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“…46 Menopause is perceived as a representation of both tangible "dysfunctions" (eg, physiological irregularities) and symbolic challenges (eg, the transition to non-fertility). 47 Nonetheless, some women view menopause as a natural, nonnegative life stage. 48 Individual perceptions can vary based on symptom severity and the influence of societal roles and cultural perspectives on symptom interpretation and management.…”

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Navigating menopause at work: a preliminary study about challenges and support systems

Alzueta,

Menghini,

Volpe

et al. 2024

Menopause

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Objective Women's increasing workforce participation necessitates understanding unique life phases like menopause for enhanced workplace inclusivity. This research investigates the challenges and needs of peri-menopausal women in work settings, using the Job Demands–Resources model as a foundation. Methods A cross-sectional survey was administered to 351 working women aged 40 to 65 years in the United States. Hierarchical multiple regression models were employed to assess the relationship between the severity of menopausal symptoms, emotional exhaustion, work engagement, and turnover intentions. Results Most of the respondents reported moderate (38.46%) to severe (35.9%) menopausal symptoms. Notably, 54% of the women were caregivers for children or adults. About 77.7% of participants reported work-related challenges due to menopause, with a perceived reduction in productivity (56.8%) being the most common issue. The severity of menopausal symptoms was found to significantly predict more emotional exhaustion (P < 0.001), less work engagement (P < 0.001), and greater turnover intentions (P = 0.03). Concerns about being perceived as less capable in the workplace due to menopausal symptoms were reported by 51.2% of respondents. A striking gap exists between the workplace measures desired by women, such as formal menopause policies and managerial training (65.4%-68%), and their actual implementation (2%-6.3%). Conclusions This study reveals an exigent need for increased awareness and structural changes to support working women going through menopause. The findings have far-reaching implications for not just promoting gender equity and well-being but are also pivotal for maintaining a diversified, engaged, and effective workforce.

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Navigating menopause at work: a preliminary study about challenges and support systems

Alzueta,

Menghini,

Volpe

et al. 2024

Menopause

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“…As such it may be that an individual could accumulate significant symbolic capital and still feel disempowered by a bodily process that is beyond their control. Although recent work byWhiley et al (2023) andAtkinson et al (…”

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The Experiences of Women Leaders in the Higher Education Sport Sector: Examining the Gendered Organization Through Bourdieu’s Model of Field, Capital and Habitus

Naidu-Young,

May,

Pope

et al. 2024

Sociology of Sport Journal

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This article is the first to examine experiences of women with leadership roles in the U.K. Higher Education sport sector. We carried out detailed interviews with women leaders. We utilized Bourdieu’s model of habitus, capital, and field; Acker’s concept of “gendered organizations;” and Shilling’s concept of physical capital. Our findings show Higher Education operates more inclusively than the wider sport sector, which has the potential to advance gender equality. However, gendered practices remain with women working harder to accumulate and convert capital. Motherhood negatively impacts conversion of capital and respondents without children felt this benefitted their career. Finally, we discuss the impact of menopause on the careers of women and suggest this can impact self-perception.

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A Creative Arts Therapy and Nutrition Education Approach for Postmenopausal Women

Dieterich-Hartwell,

Sukumar,

Kaimal

2023

Art Therapy

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“A part of being a woman, really”: Menopause at work as “dirty” femininity

Cited by 12 publications

References 94 publications

Navigating menopause at work: a preliminary study about challenges and support systems

Navigating menopause at work: a preliminary study about challenges and support systems

The Experiences of Women Leaders in the Higher Education Sport Sector: Examining the Gendered Organization Through Bourdieu’s Model of Field, Capital and Habitus

A Creative Arts Therapy and Nutrition Education Approach for Postmenopausal Women

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