Care horizons and career choices for women managers

TY - JOUR

T1 - Care horizons and career choices for women managers

AU - McKie, Linda

AU - Marjut Jyrkinen

PY - 2021/11/1

Y1 - 2021/11/1

N2 - In this article, we present an analysis of data from four focus groups conducted in Finland and Scotland with women in managerial roles from a range of employment sectors. Increasing longevity has led to burgeoning care needs while necessitating more years in the workplace given financial challenges and career aspirations. We conclude that gendered presumptions about caring, and flexible working, remain prevalent and impact on the life and career courses of women managers. The article contributes to the literature and debates on the ebbs and flows of caring and working across women’s lives.

AB - In this article, we present an analysis of data from four focus groups conducted in Finland and Scotland with women in managerial roles from a range of employment sectors. Increasing longevity has led to burgeoning care needs while necessitating more years in the workplace given financial challenges and career aspirations. We conclude that gendered presumptions about caring, and flexible working, remain prevalent and impact on the life and career courses of women managers. The article contributes to the literature and debates on the ebbs and flows of caring and working across women’s lives.

KW - care ceiling; careers; caringscapes; eldercare; flexible working; gender; informal care

U2 - 10.1332/239788220X16081401963947

DO - 10.1332/239788220X16081401963947

M3 - Article

SN - 2397-8821

VL - 5

SP - 685

EP - 700

JO - International Journal of Care and Caring

JF - International Journal of Care and Caring

IS - 4

ER -