Shuyan (Rico) Zhang

Profile

Thesis supervisors

• Professor Anne-Marie Greene
• Dr Carolyn Hunter

Thesis Title

The Menopause Journey of Chinese Migrant Workers in Paid Employment in the UK

Research

Research topic

The Menopause Journey of Chinese Migrant Workers in Paid Employment in the UK

Research interests

• Menopause in the Workplace
• Migrant Workforce Experiences
• Cross-Cultural Health Perceptions (UK/China)
• The Common-Sense Model (CSM) of Self-Regulation
• Workplace Equity and Inclusive Policy (HRM and IHRM)
• Intersectional Discrimination (Gender, Age, Race, Migration Status)

Biography

Biography

I am a PhD Researcher whose work focuses on bridging the fields of international Human Resource Management (HRM), migrant studies, and women’s health. My research is directly motivated by a commitment to addressing workplace inequalities, particularly for underrepresented minority groups.

This academic focus was shaped by personal and professional encounters, notably observing the complex challenges faced by Chinese migrant women in navigating menopause while living abroad. This experience is often compounded by deeply rooted cultural taboos, immigration-related stress, and barriers in accessing culturally relevant Western healthcare, such as a reluctance toward Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

By utilizing a rigorous qualitative approach, I aim to amplify the voices of these women. My goal is to translate academic insights into actionable, culturally sensitive policies that contribute to creating supportive and equitable workplaces for menopausal migrant women globally.