by Judith Stafford | May 4, 2022 | Becoming a Wise Woman
We are happier, more confident and know our value. Now I am in my 50s, I can see that there are so many misconceptions and negative stereotypes around getting older, especially for women. Menopause is the most noticeable aspect of ageing for a woman, but in reality, it is the expectations of society that are more of a handicap. These are slowly changing, but we still have a long way to go before they finally die out. Sadly, many women still believe these outdated and harmful myths. Here are five myths about women entering middle age and why they are rubbish. 1. Older women have little to offer employers The idea that once our reproductive days are over, our value to society is diminished is particularly offensive. It is bad enough that women face prejudice in the workplace because they might have children, but then to experience it again as we get into our 50s is a double insult. Especially as it is then that many women really come into their own. Why is this stereotype so pervasive, I wonder? After all, by the time we get to 50, we will have many roles. Most of us will have careers, may have married and had a family and may also be caring for elderly relatives. We have a wealth of experience behind us, which should be valued instead of dismissed. In some ways, to some extent, this may be true. But not because we are not good at our jobs. Instead, I think the real issue is that our values change as we get older. The things that seemed...
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