Missing voices
The absence of women from Italy’s Covid-19 pandemic response
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12920822 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Vincenza Priola (0000-0002-8816-9104, The Open University, corresponding author), Lara Pecis (0000-0002-2590-8942, Lancaster University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 7/8 |
| Pages | 619-627 |
| Publication date | 2020-09-18 |
| 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-07-2020-0218 |
| OpenAlex | W3048744097 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 6 |
Purpose This study aims to explore the role of Italian women in society and at work during the pandemic. Specifically, it analyses Italian women’s positioning in the work context and in the leadership coordinating the national response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach Inspired by feminist thinking addressing recent debates on women’s livelihoods at the time of Covid-19, the study focusses on Italy’s gendered response to the pandemic and its exclusion of women from decision-making roles in the management of the pandemic and the subsequent post-pandemic socio-economic recovery. Drawing on recent studies and media contributions it provides a thought-provoking analysis embedded in the country’s history and culture. Findings Despite their high involvement in the daily management of the pandemic, as key workers and family carers, Italian women’s voices have remained unheard and concealed, even in face of movements towards their recognition (#DateciVoce). This study trace this lack of inclusion in the sedimented gender inequalities characteristic of the Italian socio-political-economic context, combined with the effects of Covid-19. This study suggest that the country needs a long overdue and radical shift towards the centring of women and their contributions in work and society. Originality/value The study offers insights into the gendered pandemic response of one of the first and worst affected countries. It specifically addresses women’s continued marginalisation in the political arena vis-à-vis their key role in supporting the country’s economy
Agriculture · Context (archaeology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Inclusion (mineral · Livelihood · Originality · Pandemic · Political science · Politics · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Work (physics · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Law · Medicine · Work-Family Balance Challenges
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |