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.