Tussle of identities
Indian women engineers on work–family conflict
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12921091 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pooja Purang (0000-0002-2901-118X, corresponding author), Archita Dutta, Sailee Biwalkar |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 699-713 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-16 |
| 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-07-2022-0249 |
| OpenAlex | W4391907163 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 39 |
Purpose This study aims to focus on understanding the work–family conflict of Indian women engineers through the lens of identity conflict. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews conducted with 20 Indian women engineers working in India and abroad of varying ages and work experience helped in understanding the types, sources and coping decisions about work–family conflicts experienced by them. Thematic analysis was conducted to analyse the qualitative data. Findings The findings reveal that as women engineers negotiate their “engineering” and “woman” identities, work–family conflict manifests as a battle of time and responsibilities, psychological strain and behaviour-based conflict. Furthermore, self-expectations and negative social sanctions play an important role in augmenting the experiences of these conflicts. The results also reveal how women re-strategize their career decisions to conciliate their conflicting identities. Originality/value This study furthers the literature on resolving work–family conflict by taking an identity perspective. Recommendations in literature such as work flexibility and part-time work, place the onus on women to increase their capacities to perform different roles better. Examining work–family conflict from an identity perspective allows us to look at the psychological processes underlying the challenges women face in balancing work and home in a male-dominated profession. These give insights into the need to go beyond accommodations in the workplace to redefine gender roles and relations for equal participation of women in the modern workforce
Sociology · Work (physics · Work–family conflict · Engineering · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Studies · Labor Movements and Unions · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Mechanical Engineering
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| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |