The whole reason for the government’s decision will be purely economic. Giving people paid leave for no work in return costs organisations money. If it were men who had the menopause though, I’m sure they could justify menopause leave then.
In terms of the women who just get on with it, that is a term used by people who haven’t experienced severe and debilitating symptoms, no one is superhuman and people who have had it easy would be best
Edit- I’ve just realised my first paragraph could be misinterpreted and I want to make it clear that I meant that is the way some organisations and some of the government see it, or use as an apparent justification. I personally think anything that supports people and enables them to work, stay in work or perform better and be happier at work is better for them, their families, society, organisations and therefore the economy as a whole. Ignoring a major issue that affects half the population at some point is ridiculous but the govt obviously finds ways to justify anything and can be very short sighted at best. It is amazing but not surprising how the govt often sees the economy and social issues as two separate entities when they are so interconnected!
