Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to feminism.
Paid menstrual leave takes aim at stigma of periods in the workplace
Gate Director Sarah Kaplan discusses paid menstrual leave and some of its consequences in this Yahoo Finance article.
Busted
Busted is a podcast series that busts prominent myths surrounding gender and the economy by teaming up with leading experts in the field. We uncover the origins of myths and find out what the research actually says and give you the tools to bust each myth yourself!
How a gendered economy sets women up to fail
Sarah Kaplan joins the “ChamberBreakers” podcast to discuss gendered capitalism, [...]
Dr. Jen Gunter on “Menopause Mythbusters”
Together, Dr. Gunter and Dr. Kaplan will explore and debunk many of the myths and misogynist attitudes surrounding menopause, while uncovering the impact that misinformation and a lack of reliable research has on women’s health. | Nov 22, 2021
Yes, the Gender Pay Gap Exists, and it’s Complicated
Sarah Kaplan joins the “Alright Now What” podcast to discuss [...]
A feminist recovery from COVID-19
Sarah Kaplan discusses a feminist recovery from COVID-19 with Jocalyn Clark and Jessamy Bagenal on The Lancet Voice.
Questions for Pamela Newkirk, New York University Professor and Author, Diversity Inc.
Rotman Insights Hub
GATE Faculty Research Fellow Sonia Kang discusses with author and professor Pamela Newkirk about why the diversity business isn't working, and how to turn it around.
Advancing a feminist Covid recovery: reflections from Canada
King's College London
GATE Research Associate, Carmina Ravanera, co-authors a piece for the Global Institute for Women's Leadership's latest edition of Essays on Equality, focused on the gendered impacts of Covid-19.
Women, the Pandemic and the Economic Repercussions
Watch Sarah Kaplan as she joins the Women in Risk 2021 Series and discusses how we can build a more equitable future as we work through Canada’s post pandemic recovery.
YWCA’s response to COVID-19 in Canada
This case study looks at how YWCA responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by seeking new ways to serve its vulnerable communities with fewer resources, while also maintaining organizational sustainability.