Feminization of aging: A multifaceted phenomenon beyond the numbers

This essay aims to expand the concept of the feminization of aging by addressing the conditionsassociated with older women’s working relationships. The feminization of aging is generally associatedwith the fact that there are more women than men in the elderly population, especially in Brazil. Thetheoretical basis of this study can help to expand our understanding of this phenomenon, whichhas three axes: the nature of the feminization of aging; the characteristics of those who experienceit; and, finally, the needs of aging women and transformation strategies in the work context. Theseelements show that the phenomenon is too complex and multifaceted to be explained by quantitativeapproaches, which merely consider the predominance of women in the elderly population in Brazil.Due to gender and age discrimination and other professional challenges, women face difficultiesassociated with building, maintaining, and progressing in their careers. This expansion of theconcept reveals the lack of attention and support for this social group in organizations, suggestingthat professionals and managers must raise awareness of and confront this issue to effectivelytransform the world of work for older women.