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{"title":"Feminist Silences in the Face of Israel's Genocide Against the Palestinian People: A Call for Decolonial Praxis Against Complicity","authors":"Hala Shoman, Ashjan Ajour, Sara Ababneh, Afaf Jabiri, Nicola Pratt, Jemima Repo, Maryam Aldossari","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13258","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Feminist scholarship has long been committed to advancing justice, challenging systemic inequalities, amplifying the voices of women and other marginalized groups, and fostering global solidarity. However, the ongoing genocide in Palestine exposes a troubling silence within the field, revealing a deeper systemic failure to confront colonial violence (see also, Aldossari <span>2025</span>; Ajour <span>2025</span>; Jabiri <span>2025</span>).<sup>1</sup> This silence is not merely the absence of speech; it represents an active political stance that legitimizes oppression and undermines feminism's foundational commitments to justice. It is a form of complicity that has tangible, gendered consequences, including reproductive harm and systemic dehumanization, as we elaborate here. We argue that the silence of feminist scholarship on Palestine constitutes a profound ethical and intellectual failure, and we call for an active engagement in decolonial praxis to realign feminist work with the principles of justice, solidarity, and resistance against all forms of systemic violence.</p><p>This paper maintains that feminist silence on Palestine is not an isolated disregard but a reflection of broader ideological and institutional complicity within Western academia in general, and Western feminist scholarship in particular. Building on Spivak (<span>1988</span>), Jabiri (<span>2024</span>) argues that such silence functions as a form of settler-colonial epistemic violence—deliberately erasing Palestinian narratives, legitimizing colonial structures, and causing both symbolic and material harm. By failing to confront Israeli settler colonialism and the systemic violence inflicted upon Palestinians, Western feminism inadvertently sustains colonial oppression. This silence reinforces a “colonial common sense”—a framework that normalizes settler-colonial narratives and marginalizes Palestinian resistance within feminist discourse.</p><p>The article further explores how this feminist silence is embedded within broader institutional complicity, particularly within Western academic institutions. Universities invest in companies tied to the Israeli military and suppress pro-Palestinian activism under the guise of academic neutrality or Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies. These actions demonstrate that feminist silence is not merely an individual failing but part of a systemic alignment with colonial power structures. This paper calls for a reinvigorated decolonial feminist praxis that confronts these systemic failures head-on. It argues for concrete actions such as divestment from institutions supporting settler-colonialism, amplifying Palestinian voices, and resisting institutional repression. In contrast to the inaction of many feminist scholars, student movements—such as the Gaza Solidarity Encampments and the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement—offer powerful models of decolonial praxis. These movements bridge the gap between theory and ","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1668-1675"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/gwao.13258","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tokenism and the Concrete Ceiling: Navigating Racial and Gender Disparities in the Experiences of Black Female Police Officers","authors":"Toyin Ajibade Adisa,&nbsp;Gbolahan Gbadamosi,&nbsp;Teena Lashmore,&nbsp;Shampa Roy-Mukherjee","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13260","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this qualitative study, we investigate the lived experiences of 21 Black female police officers in England and Wales, with a focus on the intersectional impacts of race and gender on their professional journeys. By employing “tokenism” as a theoretical lens, we investigate the prevalence of a “concrete ceiling”—a set of explicit and implicit barriers that obstruct the career progression of Black female police officers. The participants' narratives illuminate a complex interplay of racial segregation, gender discrimination, and a patriarchal organizational culture. These factors collectively contribute to their feelings of isolation, marginalization, and limited opportunities for advancement. Our study reveals that Black female police officers often face tokenistic treatment, leading to heightened visibility, increased pressure, and a sense of being constantly under scrutiny. The findings challenge the notion of an egalitarian culture within the police organizations and highlight an urgent need for systemic change. By emphasizing the unique challenges faced by Black female police officers, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the barriers to diversity and inclusion within the policing profession.</p>","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1654-1667"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/gwao.13260","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144255969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Introduction to “Motherhood, Subjectivity, and Work”","authors":"Anne O'Brien,&nbsp;Eglė Kačkutė,&nbsp;Marian Crowley-Henry","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13255","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1649-1653"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Education and the Gender Division of Labor in Japan: Trends in Paid and Unpaid Work From 1991 to 2016","authors":"Ekaterina Hertog","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13242","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This paper develops a nuanced understanding of how educational attainment is associated with time allocation trends of Japanese men and women by examining the gendered division of labor in Japan between 1991 and 2016. The analysis reveals that while university-educated men and women led a slow shift toward greater equality in housework sharing during these years, overall traditional highly gendered patterns persisted. Husbands continued to spend considerably more time on paid work and wives took care of most housework and childcare. There is no evidence for convergence in paid work or childcare for any educational group. In childcare, both men and women across educational groups increased their time investment. Even in families where wives have university education and see themselves primarily as workers, I document only limited shift away from the traditional division of labor between 1991 and 2016. I conclude that the transformation of employment practices in addition to changes in individuals' beliefs and state work–family balance policies may be necessary for a more meaningful social change.</p>","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1632-1648"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/gwao.13242","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bringing Microaggressions From the Shadows to the Spotlight: Unveiling Silencing Mechanisms and Distinct Patterns in Coping","authors":"Delia Mensitieri,&nbsp;Smaranda Boroş,&nbsp;Claudia Toma","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13256","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13256","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While many organizations work intensively to implement gender equity policies, women's experiences remain heavily marked by covert forms of bias, with microaggressions being the most ubiquitous. Microaggressions (which subtly but persistently manifest prejudice at the behavioral level), persist in workplaces despite growing awareness of their negative impacts. This qualitative study examines why they are often met with silence, exploring the interplay between silencing mechanisms rooted in inequality regimes and individual coping strategies. One hundred twenty-five participants (three-quarters of whom were women) shared nearly 700 incidents of microaggressions on an online platform in a Western European setting. Findings highlight five distinct stages individuals cope with microaggressions: ignorance, awareness, hypervigilance, resignation, and psychological control. Each of these coping mechanisms was influenced by structural silencing mechanisms, the individual's understanding of what was happening to them, and the frequency with which they encountered microaggressions. The study underscores how structural inequalities perpetuate microaggressions and their subsequent silencing, emphasizing that the harm of microaggressions goes beyond the initial incident to include the inability to address them effectively. This demonstrates that addressing microaggressions requires a twofold approach: dismantling silencing mechanisms rooted in inequality regimes and empowering individuals with tailored strategies to confront these subtle yet damaging forms of discrimination. This research provides key insights into fostering more inclusive and equitable workplaces.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1615-1631"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144255987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gendered Inequalities: A Comparative Analysis of Gendered Experiences of Inequality in Technology in Egypt and the United Kingdom","authors":"Fatima Maatwk","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13254","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Inequality experiences are strongly gendered and context-specific. Drawing on semi-structured in-depth interviews with technology industry employees in Egypt and the United Kingdom, this article explores intersectionality and the contextuality of gendered inequalities. It investigates how context shapes gendered experiences of inequality and how this plays out at the workplace. The paper offers a cross-cultural comparison which shows that the experiences of women in tech reflect the cultural construction of gender roles and the sectoral dynamics. By contrasting the Middle Eastern context of Egypt and the Western context of the United Kingdom, the article unpacks the complicated influence of cultural contexts on the experiences of women in tech and shows that inequality is individually unique, complex, and contextual. The study reveals the mechanisms by which contextual gender dynamics shape the workplace experiences of inequality, and the relational and complex nature of intersectionality.</p>","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1604-1614"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/gwao.13254","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Who Cares? Gender Differences in Social Reproduction and Well-Being in South Africa","authors":"Dorrit Posel","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13249","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This paper examines women's responsibility for social reproduction in South Africa. Drawing from a range of studies that analyze quantitative data, it considers how distinctive characteristics of South Africa's socio-economic landscape shape the nature of this responsibility. These characteristics include rates of paternal coresidence and marriage that are amongst the lowest in the world, unemployment and inequality rates that are amongst the highest, and continuing patterns of individual labor migration with race remaining a significant socio-economic stratifier. Given these features, women are not only most often the providers of caring labor in the household they are often also the financial providers. Women are responsible for social reproduction even when they are not wives or mothers, and this responsibility limits their access and returns to paid work. Gender asymmetries in who carries the economic costs of social reproduction are highlighted by evidence of both a motherhood earnings penalty and a male marital earnings premium in the South African labor market. In addition to economic measures, the paper reviews research on the noneconomic costs of social reproduction including life satisfaction and depression, and it highlights the importance of recognizing intersectionality in the well-being of women.</p>","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1593-1603"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/gwao.13249","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144255849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sexual Harassment and Service Labor: Strategies and Relational Practices","authors":"David Farrugia","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13251","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Sexual harassment and gender-based violence are longstanding concerns in studies of service work, but are typically analyzed in terms of interactions between workers and consumers within gendered definitions of “good service,” neglecting the role of relationships amongst workers as a critical context that facilitates or constrains how workers can respond. However, literature on young women and harassment in leisure settings shows that women's safety is an ongoing relational construction—something that women achieve together through relational work. Inspired by these insights and drawing on interviews with service workers, this paper explores how workers respond to sexual harassment from customers, managers and co-workers, and shows how workers—primarily women but also sometimes men as well—collaborate in managing sexual harassment at work. The paper therefore argues for a relational analysis of the way that women negotiate the gendered and heterosexualized power relationships of service labor.</p>","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1580-1592"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/gwao.13251","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144255848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sawubona","authors":"Bettina Lynda Bastian,&nbsp;Bronwyn Aisha Wood,&nbsp;Natalia Vershinina","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13250","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1567-1568"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/gwao.13250","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Affected and Intrinsic Authenticity: Navigating Internalized Gay Ageism on LGBTQ+ Homestay Platforms","authors":"Joseph Mellors,&nbsp;Valerie Egdell","doi":"10.1111/gwao.13252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.13252","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In our paper, we draw on 14 in-depth interviews with 11 self-identified gay men aged 50–74 years who host on LGBTQ+ homestay platforms. We examine how they navigate the interplay of age, gender, and sexuality through claims of authenticity, highlighting how these hosts manage authenticity amid normative expectations and shedding light on identity dynamics for marginalized groups. Our analysis reveals the complexities of authenticity in self-presentation, highlighting tensions between personal identity and societal, gendered, and age-related expectations, as well as the perceived gap between inclusivity claims and actual experiences. We also explore the intersection of economic necessity and identity negotiation. We find that older hosts may adjust their presentation to align with beauty norms or market pressures, prioritizing affected authenticity to increase their chances of securing bookings. We distinguish between affected and intrinsic authenticity, showing how hosts adapt their presentation to external demands in specific contexts, while potentially maintaining intrinsic authenticity elsewhere. This framework offers insights for future research on how societal pressures and economic factors influence authenticity claims, exploring the balance between affected and intrinsic authenticity and its implications for individual agency and organizational dynamics.</p>","PeriodicalId":48128,"journal":{"name":"Gender Work and Organization","volume":"32 4","pages":"1569-1579"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/gwao.13252","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}