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The Bookseller launches survey on perimenopause and menopause
The Bookseller is running a survey for those who are experiencing or have experienced the perimenopause or the menopause with the results aimed at supporting women in the book industry both now and in the future.
Launched today (2nd September) and closing on 23rd September, the survey is part of The Bookseller’s menopause focus, to be published on 7th October.
The survey was compiled by Dr Nighat Arif, a women’s health specialist, whose debut book is released by Octopus next year.
Announcing the survey in this week’s magazine, Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie, authors of Cracking the Menopause (Bluebird), explained: "We want to know which symptoms you are experiencing and whether they are impacting your work. Have you ever taken time off because of menopause symptoms? Do you feel that your ethnicity makes it harder to discuss menopause at work? Is there any support or a menopause policy in your workplace?
“The questions in this survey will hopefully provide an insight into the state of this industry’s position on menopause, along with a framework for improvement (and/or a round of applause where due). The survey will only take 10 minutes of your time, but the results will be vital in supporting women in the book industry both now and in the future.”
Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller’s associate editor, in her own piece about the launch, agreed it was time to examine the issue. She wrote: “I feel sure that in doing so, we can help restore the public image of menopause. For many women interviewed for Cracking the Menopause also report the positive aspects of midlife: the increased confidence and intelligence that comes with age; the fresh sense of direction; the boldness; and the intense focus and creativity that comes with experience. All of this we can draw on as an industry if we support and care for such women when we need it."
To take part, click here. If you would like to contribute to the menopause focus issue, email caroline.sanderson@thebookseller.com.
