Managing the Maternal Body: A Comprehensive Review and Transdisciplinary Analysis

Gatrell, C J (2011) Managing the Maternal Body: A Comprehensive Review and Transdisciplinary Analysis. International Journal of Management Reviews, 13 (1). pp. 97-112. ISSN 1460-8545

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Abstract

This paper comprehensively reviews transdisciplinary and critical perspectives on the employed maternal (pregnant and post-birth) body in the context of management studies. It highlights the disparities between equal opportunities policies and everyday management practices in relation to pregnancy and new motherhood. In so doing, the review examines the contradictions between equal opportunities policies aimed at protecting pregnant and newly maternal employees and the discouraging treatment that such women receive in practice at work. In analysing the disparity between policy and practice, the review identifies gaps within the field of research on the employed maternal body. It then shows how perceptions about the pregnant and newly maternal body are based more on myth than on evidence. In keeping with policies encouraging family friendly working practices and aimed at enhancing parental health, the paper argues that research on the maternal body is integral to management studies.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Management Reviews
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/aacsb/disciplinebasedresearch
Subjects:
?? MANAGEMENT LEARNINGSTRATEGY AND MANAGEMENTDECISION SCIENCES(ALL)MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONHB ECONOMIC THEORYDISCIPLINE-BASED RESEARCH ??
ID Code:
45558
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Deposited On:
11 Jul 2011 18:34
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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