Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE)
Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE)
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
Gender and perceived creativity
How stereotypical masculinity is rewarded over competence
Gender budgeting: A tool for achieving equality
Thinking about the gendered impacts of budgets can increase economic prosperity
Using Design Thinking to address gender issues
Rotman Management Magazine
Karen Christensen interviews Vanessa Serra Iarocci to discuss Iarocci's experience utilizing design thinking principles to solve the gender gap in business.
The Challenges and Opportunities of Being Out and a Leader at Work
Although advances have been made for LGBTQ rights over time, the public sphere of work remains a gray area for being out and being visible. Four leaders of top organizations talk about the challenges and opportunities of being out at work.
Indigenous Women and the Economy: Successes and Challenges
Carol Anne Hilton and Devon Fiddler shared their successes and challenges in navigating the economy as Indigenous women, and their views on where we might go from here. | April 19
Upcoming event
Thomas McBee on “Amateur: A True Story About What Makes a Man”
Join us as author, Thomas McBee, explores the dynamics of masculinity and the weight of male violence as a transgender man. | October 03, 2018
GATE in the News
Kielburgers: Transparency needed to close gender wage gap
Sarah Kaplan discusses the gender wage gap with Craig and Marc Kielburger, co-founders of the WE movement, for the London Free Press.
Sarah Kaplan appears before the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 3
Sarah Kaplan spoke before the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 3 on April 18, 2018, to discuss the sources of the gender wage gap, and the potential impact of the proposed legislation.
Britain reveals big gender pay gaps at Canadian firms
Dionne Pohler is interviewed by the Globe and Mail to discuss the effects of British pay transparency laws on Canadian companies.