Evolving needs of men at the workplace
An Indian perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12920581 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sweta Sinha (0000-0001-5524-5927, Indian Institute of Management Rohtak, corresponding author), Koustab Ghosh (0000-0003-4297-8448, Indian Institute of Management Rohtak) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 609-625 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-05 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Gender in Management An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1754-2413 • E-ISSN: 1754-2421 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/gm-07-2022-0260 |
| OpenAlex | W4390628415 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 42 |
Purpose This paper aims to explore the evolving needs of Indian men and their aspirations regarding work–life balance practices. The ultimate aim is to assess whether the available policies are helpful and to explore the various roadblocks in their implementation. Design/methodology/approach This study takes a qualitative approach and draws on the semi-structured interviews of Indian men ( N = 19). Findings The analysis revealed an asymmetrical approach of organizations toward implementing employee benefit policies. The organizations remain plagued by the notion that “benefits policies” are needed only by women to carry out additional family responsibilities, whereas men remain aloof from such responsibilities, which takes its strength from the patriarchal roots of Indian society. This study reveals two major themes: lack of appreciation for gender egalitarianism arising among men at the work–family interface’ and the coping practices by men to address their ‘role strain arising due to work–family conflict. It is noted that there is a need to formulate policies and practices to cater to men’s evolving aspirations toward the family–work interface. Originality/value This study furthers the debate on inclusive policies for employees and examines the subsection of men for their evolving needs and aspirations. Although organizations live in the glory of having employee-friendly policies, they offer little help in advancing gender neutrality in the workplace. The inclusive policies shall also be helpful for females because it would increase the availability of their partners/spouses to share the family responsibilities
Egalitarianism · Neutrality · Originality · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Work (physics · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics · Work-Family Balance Challenges
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |