In the last century, changes to the nature and patterns of women’s working lives have been vast. Notably, the huge increase in women’s participation in the paid workforce means that today women are retiring in unprecedented numbers. How do they cope with this lifestyle transition? What major difficulties do they face?
Key Features
- Comprehensive Analysis: The first book of its kind to examine women’s retirement using a lifespan perspective.
- Extensive Research: Based on a study of over 1,000 retired Australian women.
- Comparison of Experiences: Compares women’s retirement experiences with those of men.
- Focus on Transition: Considers the nature of the transition from full-time work to retirement.
- Varied Factors: Explores women’s financial status, health changes, and activity patterns during retirement.
Additional Information
This book addresses the gender-specific issues relating to post-work life, such as the pay gap, the double shift, women’s longer lifespans, and their traditional roles as carers and social nurturers. It is a comprehensive, up-to-date and evidence-based review of the female retirement experience. This resource will be invaluable for courses on ageing and health within psychology, women’s studies, social work and sociology, and for use by practitioners in these fields.
