“The Issue” student zine: Call for submissions on Un/Equal Reflections
The Issue student zine, published by the Institute for [...]
Microaggressions at work take a heavy toll: Exhaustion, humiliation, burnout
GATE's Senior Researcher Carmina Ravanera speaks to The Globe and Mail about how microaggressions affect marginalized women – and anyone in a marginalized group – by making workplaces feel unsafe. (Photo credits: The Globe and Mail)
How Women Deal With Potentially Discriminatory Behavior at Work When They Are Not Sure
A new study led by Laura Doering, finds that women often feel emotional distress when they experience a potentially discriminatory incident at work but cannot classify it conclusively
MEDA: Breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in entrepreneurs
MEDA, an international economic development organization, has worked to rectify inequitable systems, cater to the needs of the local stakeholders, and deliver effective programs.
Was it me or was it gender discrimination?
Incidents of ambiguous discrimination are prevalent among women professionals. They are mentally taxing, but women don’t report them.
Reina: Breaking the Concrete Ceiling in Housing Development
By bringing diversity and inclusion into every step of the decision-making process, the Reina condo project has reinvented how real estate projects are designed, creating a unique living experience for its customers.
Knix Period Underwear: Navigating Growth in a Market Neglected by Venture Capital
This case study examines how Knix has been able to redefine the menstrual products industry and establish leadership in leakproof period and incontinence wear. Knix’s success urges us to examine how the shift towards a more inclusive, adaptive business model resonates with the customer base can build new market opportunities.
Equilo: Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Analysis
There is an increasing awareness of the importance of gender equality and social inclusion analysis among policy makers, investors, and business leaders. Equilo is a startup working to develop accessible, user-friendly tools to address and overcome these challenges.
Gender Analytics Online: Gender equity through inclusive design
We offer a 5-course series on Coursera that applies Gender Analytics to create impact in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Explore inclusive analytic techniques, human-centered design, and transformational leadership to equip yourself with the tools you need to drive innovation. Whether you take individual courses or complete the full specialization, you'll emerge with knowledge and skills that will empower you to revolutionize products, services, processes, and policies, all through the lens of intersectional gender-based analysis.
Discriminated and disadvantaged: Disability discrimination shows up before children enter the classroom
Children with disabilities are discriminated against before they even start school, and even more when parents are perceived to be Black.