ISSN:
0964-9425
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Sociology
,
Economics
Notes:
Even though an increasing number of British South Asian women have moved into paid employment over the years as a reflection of social and cultural mobility and change, their work-family experiences are not widely reported. This paper examines the experiences of British South Asian full-time managerial or professional women combining work and family life. A qualitative study based in the north-west of England was conducted utilising semi-structured interviews with 17 women. Five themes are discussed: cultural influences on domestic responsibilities; additional responsibilities and commitments to extended family and community members; work-family priorities and "superwoman syndrome"; stereotypes of roles and responsibilities at work; and experiences of discrimination. Managerial or professional British South Asian women are subjected to the same cultural family commitments and expectations as other non-professional British South Asian working women. Practical implications of the findings are related to managing diversity approaches and organisational culture change.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09649429810232173
