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Negotiating gendered ageing: Intersectional reflexivity and experiences of incongruity of self-employed older women

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Meliou E & Mallett O (2022) Negotiating gendered ageing: Intersectional reflexivity and experiences of incongruity of self-employed older women. Work, Employment and Society, 36 (1), pp. 101-118. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017021994489

Abstract
This article analyses the experiences of self-employed older women. Developing an intersectional reflexivity approach, our analysis shows how older women negotiate their concerns in relation to gendered ageing and realise self-employment. Our study reveals three practices: ¡®Expressing the self¡¯, ¡®Exploring learning¡¯ and ¡®Embracing solidarity¡¯. We contribute to the neglected intersection of gender and age in studies of work, and to an appreciation of the transformational potential of self-employment for older women.

Keywords
age; gender; intersectionality; reflexivity; self-employment

Journal
Work, Employment and Society: Volume 36, Issue 1

StatusPublished
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Publication date28/02/2022
Publication date online21/04/2021
Date accepted by journal26/10/2020
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ISSN0950-0170
eISSN1469-8722

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Professor Oliver Mallett

Professor Oliver Mallett

Professor of Entrepreneurship, Management, Work and Organisation

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