Document Type
Article
Version
postprint
Publication Date
2007
Abstract
Studies of intimate partner violence (IPV) and work have been primarily conducted with women in low-wage low-status (LWLS) positions, as much of this research has focused on poverty, welfare, and homelessness. Although women in LWLS positions represent a large percentage of working women in the United States, it is also important to investigate experiences of women in high-wage high-status (HWHS) positions because a growing number of women are employed within such jobs. We propose gender role theory can be used to explain occurrences of IPV among women in HWHS positions and their utilization of organizational benefits. We suggest those in HWHS positions may be likely to have access to organizational benefits (e.g., medical, vacation, and flexible work schedules) and the ability to utilize the Family and Medical Leave Act. However, prevailing gender roles existing in organizations may render women in HWHS positions unlikely to use benefits or to take leave.
WMU ScholarWorks Citation
Kwesiga, Eileen; Bell, Myrtle P.; Pattie, Marshall; and Moe, Angela M., "Exploring the Literature on Relationships Between Gender Roles, Intimate Partner Violence, Occupational Status, and Organizational Benefits" (2007). Sociology Faculty Publications. 8.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/sociology_pubs/8
Published Citation
Kwesiga, Eileen, Bell, Myrtle P., Pattie, Marshall, and Moe, Angela M. 2007. “Exploring the Literature on Relationships between Gender Roles, Intimate Partner Violence, Occupational Status, and Organizational Benefits.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 22(3): 312-26.