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: a comprehensive playbook for leaders who want to move beyond the business case for social responsibility and foster innovative business model transformation. | September 26, 2019
Women and investing: Cutting-edge research insights from 3 Rotman professors
This session will feature three presentations about women and finance from professors Claire Célérier, Laura Doering, and Avni Shah, with a conversation moderated by Jacqueline Thorpe. | October 07, 2019
Key insights and research
Gender-based analysis as a turnaround strategy at McCarthy Uniforms
McCarthy Uniforms is a uniform supplier to schools, sports teams, municipalities, and businesses. This case study focuses on how the leadership team used gender-based analysis to identify growth opportunities in a turnaround strategy to save McCarthy Uniforms from bankruptcy.
How women are penalized at work for reporting sexual harassment
This experimental study demonstrates that women are penalized in terms of advancement opportunities when they self-report sexual harassment, due to the perception that these women are violating social norms.
How gender identity and expression protections support employees
This policy brief summarizes how gender identity and expression protections can support transgender and gender-nonconforming people in the workplace, the benefits and challenges of using these protections, and how to move towards greater workplace inclusion.
Past event summaries
BEAR x BIOrg Webinar Series: Designing for Equality—5 Myths and 5 Solutions
Joyce He and Sarah Kaplan used insights from scholarly research to shed light on how to achieve gender equality. They busted 5 common myths and discuss 5 potential solutions for organizations. | September 17, 2019
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
GATE in the News
Simutin Explains How CEOs’ Formative Experiences Affect the Gender Wage Gap
GATE-funded researcher Mikhail Simutin presented his research on the origins of the gender wage gap at Boston College and was featured in the student paper, The Heights.
TIFF’s so money! Why Toronto slays at predicting box-office hits
Faculty Teaching Fellow Nouman Ashraf speaks to CBC News about how Toronto's diverse population means that TIFF's People's Choice Award-winning films resonate across the globe.
Mansplaining: New solutions to a tiresome old problem
Sarah Kaplan's opinion piece on solutions to mansplaining appears in Courrier Japon.
Upcoming events
Key insights and research
GATE in the News
Simutin Explains How CEOs’ Formative Experiences Affect the Gender Wage Gap
GATE-funded researcher Mikhail Simutin presented his research on the origins of the gender wage gap at Boston College and was featured in the student paper, The Heights.
TIFF’s so money! Why Toronto slays at predicting box-office hits
Faculty Teaching Fellow Nouman Ashraf speaks to CBC News about how Toronto's diverse population means that TIFF's People's Choice Award-winning films resonate across the globe.
Mansplaining: New solutions to a tiresome old problem
Sarah Kaplan's opinion piece on solutions to mansplaining appears in Courrier Japon.