We’re using rigorous research to change the conversation on gender equality. Join us!
We’re using rigorous research to change the conversation on gender equality.
Join us!
Join us!
Rigorous, cutting-edge research that advances insights on the dynamics of gender in the economy
Public events and press that bring insights on gender and the economy to life for practitioners
Programs that train current and future leaders to design policies, organizations and products for equality
Ways that you and your organization can get involved in changing the conversation on gender equality
What we’re talking about
We’ve curated a collection of resources on the most hotly debated topics in gender and the economy. These explainers–which include research briefs, videos, and articles–will get you up to speed on the latest research and ideas.
What we’re talking about
We’ve curated a collection of resources on the most contentious topics in gender and the economy. These explainers–which include research briefs, videos, and articles–will get you up to speed on the latest research and ideas.
Upcoming events
Sarah Kaplan on “The 360° Corporation: From Stakeholder Trade-offs to Transformation”
Join us as Sarah Kaplan discusses her latest book, which serves as a comprehensive playbook for managers, CEOs, and innovators to foster innovative business model transformation. | September 26, 2019
Key insights and research
Closing the gender funding gap for women entrepreneurs
Researchers discover that during venture capitalist question and answer sessions investors are more likely to ask promotion questions to men entrepreneurs and prevention questions to women entrepreneurs, impacting funding allocation.
Changing performance rating scales to interrupt gender bias
Evidence from this study suggests that the structure of performance evaluations can considerably affect how men and women are evaluated, and consequently, how they are rewarded.
Closing the gender gap in STEM
Companies, organizations, and academic programs can help close the gender gap in STEM. Here's how.
Past event summaries
Four Short Talks on “The Art of Change”
The thought leaders featured in the latest edition of the Rotman Management Magazine, "Art of Change" joined us to discuss their work and share important insights. | May 29, 2019
Emily Oster on “Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting”
Emily Oster, award-winning economist and author, discussed her latest book that tackles decision making in the early years of parenting. | May 17, 2019
GATE in the News
Mind the gap: Business schools help women break the glass ceiling
Speaking to the Financial Times, Sarah Kaplan argues that the onus is on the industry, not educational institutes, to improve women’s lot in finance.
It’s so much harder for women to scale a company in Canada. Here’s how we can help fix that
Sarah Kaplan is quoted by the Financial Post on the Government of Canada's new Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
Sexist trolling of Ayesha Curry is a problem that goes beyond sports
Sarah Kaplan comments on the sexist trolling that targets the wives or partners of athletes and other public figures for Global News.
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
Mind the gap: Business schools help women break the glass ceiling
Speaking to the Financial Times, Sarah Kaplan argues that the onus is on the industry, not educational institutes, to improve women’s lot in finance.
It’s so much harder for women to scale a company in Canada. Here’s how we can help fix that
Sarah Kaplan is quoted by the Financial Post on the Government of Canada's new Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
Sexist trolling of Ayesha Curry is a problem that goes beyond sports
Sarah Kaplan comments on the sexist trolling that targets the wives or partners of athletes and other public figures for Global News.