How are middle- and older-age women employees perceived and treated at work? A review and analysis

IF 7.5 1区 管理学 Q1 BUSINESS
Lucy Ryan, Caroline Gatrell
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Building on the rich array of literatures that explore women's ageing and employment, we conduct a comprehensive review of research on middle- and older-age women and work (including menopause and post-menopause). In reviewing these studies, we blend our interdisciplinary discussions across several domains. We reflect on the question: How are employed, middle- and older-age women treated in organizations, and what are employers’ perceptions of these workers? Through our analysis, we identify and critique two predominant, conflicting yet inter-related themes. These are, namely, notions of constraint (and women's supposed/perceived reduced competencies as they age) versus ideas of flexibility (foregrounding assumptions that employed women experience fewer limitations as they age). As a theoretical lens for theorizing the constraints theme, we draw upon the concept of abjection, highlighting how employer perceptions of women's health as supposedly diminishing can lead to discriminatory treatment at work. In analysing theoretical assumptions regarding apparently enhanced flexibility among middle- and older-age women, we note how women's differing circumstances and requirements might go unrecognized. We argue the need to deepen theoretical understandings about ideas of flexibility during women's middle and older age. Reflecting on the limitations of both themes, we consider the implications for future research agendas.

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中老年女员工在工作中的看法和待遇如何?回顾与分析
在探讨妇女老龄化和就业问题的丰富文献基础上,我们对中老年妇女与工作(包括更年期和更年期后)的研究进行了全面回顾。在回顾这些研究的过程中,我们融合了多个领域的跨学科讨论。我们思考的问题是组织中如何对待就业的中老年妇女,雇主对这些工作者的看法如何?通过分析,我们发现并批评了两个相互冲突但又相互关联的主要问题。这两个主题分别是:约束的概念(以及女性随着年龄的增长而被认为/感知到的能力下降)与灵活性的概念(强调就业女性随着年龄的增长而受到较少限制的假设)。作为制约主题的理论透镜,我们借鉴了排斥的概念,强调了雇主认为女性的健康可能会下降,从而导致工作中的歧视性待遇。在分析有关中老年妇女明显提高灵活性的理论假设时,我们注意到妇女的不同情况和要求可能会被忽视。我们认为有必要从理论上加深对中老年妇女灵活性观念的理解。在反思这两个主题的局限性时,我们考虑了对未来研究议程的影响。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Management Reviews (IJMR) stands as the premier global review journal in Organisation and Management Studies (OMS). Its published papers aim to provide substantial conceptual contributions, acting as a strategic platform for new research directions. IJMR plays a pivotal role in influencing how OMS scholars conceptualize research in their respective fields. The journal's reviews critically assess the state of knowledge in specific fields, appraising the conceptual foundations of competing paradigms to advance current and future research in the area.
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