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
The Behavioural Approaches to Diversity (BAD) Conference
This conference aims to develop more sustainable solutions for increasing diversity and inclusion by applying insights from behavioural science. | September 28, 2018
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
What’s new?
Resisting and internalizing: The impact of racial bias on black male students
The limited types of black masculinities that are acknowledged and recognized in schools contribute to the racially-biased treatment of students.
How men pass as the “ideal worker”
This study finds that women are more likely than men to reveal efforts to achieve work-life balance, and thus face greater penalties.
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.
Past events
Women in Capital Markets: A panel discussion
Why are so few women in capital markets? We examined the barriers, and the solutions at this panel event co-hosted by Women in Capital Markets (WCM). | September 13
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
GATE in the News
Rotman’s Institute for Gender and the Economy Aims to Make Change
Sarah Kaplan is interviewed for QS Top MBA to explain how GATE is changing the conversation at Rotman.
Why Companies Should Add Class to Their Diversity Discussions
GATE-funded researcher, András Tilcsik, is referenced by this Harvard Business Review piece advocating for the inclusion of "class" in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The personal finance gender divide
GATE-funded researcher, Avni Shah, appears on BNN Bloomberg's "Money Talk" to discuss a new survey that suggests men and women have different approaches to investing, budgeting and personal finance.
Upcoming events
What’s new?
GATE in the News
Rotman’s Institute for Gender and the Economy Aims to Make Change
Sarah Kaplan is interviewed for QS Top MBA to explain how GATE is changing the conversation at Rotman.
Why Companies Should Add Class to Their Diversity Discussions
GATE-funded researcher, András Tilcsik, is referenced by this Harvard Business Review piece advocating for the inclusion of "class" in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The personal finance gender divide
GATE-funded researcher, Avni Shah, appears on BNN Bloomberg's "Money Talk" to discuss a new survey that suggests men and women have different approaches to investing, budgeting and personal finance.