Part III: Gender Balance and Equality
Learning Objectives
• This section introduces readers to the concepts of how gender impacts travellers
• Understand how women might be impacted by menopause symptoms
• Understand how ageism might impact your travellers
Gender balance refers to achieving equal representation and opportunities for individuals of all genders within a particular context, such as the workplace, education, or society at large. It emphasizes the importance of breaking down gender-related barriers and stereotypes to ensure that both men and women, as well as those who identify outside the binary, have equitable access to resources, leadership positions, and decision-making roles. Gender balance promotes fairness, diversity, and inclusivity, ultimately fostering innovation and better outcomes by harnessing the diverse perspectives and talents of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity, in creating a more equitable and harmonious world.
Articles and Data
Menopause: Silent Struggle: Meetings & Incentive Travel (mitmagazine.co.uk)
Menopause: Dr. Louise Newson (balance-menopause.com)
Menopause - National Health Service: Menopause - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Menopause: Health Insurance Toolkit: The Menopause Toolkit - Aviva
Menopause: Pause for for Thought: The Business Travel Magazine
Menopause: Policy: The Business Travel Magazine
Ageism White Paper: In Development
Key Takeaways
- Menopause affects 50% of the population and there is a lot of practical advise on how to minimise this. Simple things like thinking about temperature control, gym access, food and medicines can make a massive difference