Publication
Embracing the Change
Menopause transition
embodiment
gender
ethics
identity politics
2026
2026, The Sociological Review Magazine
Résumé
Literature is reclaiming the narrative on women’s experiences of menopause
There’s more to midlife women than mood swings and brain fog. Jennifer Takhar illustrates how ‘hot-flush lit’ celebrates diverse menopausal bodies while questioning stereotypes and stigma.