Public events and press that bring insights on gender and the economy to life for practitioners
Upcoming events
Women in Capital Markets: A panel discussion
Why are so few women in capital markets? Find out the barriers, and the solutions at this panel event co-hosted by Women in Capital Markets (WCM). | September 13, 2018
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
Heath Fogg Davis on “Beyond Trans: Does Gender Matter?”
Join us as associate professor and author, Heath Fogg Davis, asks: Why do we need to mark people and places with sex categories? | December 06, 2018
In the news
Women-owned businesses generate $68K less than men’s: survey
Professor Becky Reuber notes for CTV news that when you compare the performance of similar businesses owned by men and women, there is no difference in performance.
#MeToo Backlash In Corporate Canada Sees Women Locked Out
Speaking with The Canadian Press, Sarah Kaplan explains why we shouldn't allow the #MeToo movement to be co-opted. (This piece also appeared in the Huffington Post.)
Gender gap in unpaid labour means women work ‘double shift,’ experts say
Sarah Kaplan speaks to the NationalPost about the gender gap in unpaid labour revealed by the latest StatsCan report.
Listen to local women
Rachael Goodman and Sarah Kaplan write for The Mark News about why many women find more value in building social networks and confidence than economic empowerment. (This piece was also picked up by the Helsinki Times, Japan Today, The City Paper Bogota, and the Peruvian Times.)