Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to masculinity.
How sharing information about others’ beliefs about gender can shape gender norms
This study examines how misperceived social norms impact women’s work outside the home in Saudi Arabia.
Gender Analytics: Possibilities conference
The GA:P conference is an excellent opportunity for leaders and innovators from academia, the private sector, government, and non-profits to come together to share how to create innovative products, services, and policies using inclusive analytics. | April 27, 2023
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!
The Behavioural Approaches to Diversity (BAD) Conference: An audio series
This four-part audio series features the four panel conversations hosted at The BAD Conference. These panels focused on the roots of inequality, how to move towards real change, masculinity, and lessons from practice.
Evolving Masculinity: New Possibilities
What impact do masculine identities have on the well-being of men? In this video featuring interviews with various scholars GATE MBA Fellow Bilal Habib uncovers how gender norms affect men’s mental health and participation in the labour force
How working fathers overcome barriers to work-family balance
This study examines how working fathers overcome barriers to work-family balance using three different strategies.
“The Best a Man Can Be”: Gillette and toxic masculinity
This case study looks at what led Gillette, the king of masculine brands, to create their "The Best a Man Can Be" campaign about toxic masculinity and sexual harassment - and whether it was a success or not.
David G. Smith & W. Brad Johnson on “Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies”
Nouman Ashraf chats with David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson on whether men are the key to gender equality and their new book "Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace."
Livestream: Martin J. Cannon on “Men, Masculinity, and the Indian Act”
In conversation with author and associate professor Martin J. Cannon, as they examine Canada's Indian Act and encourages Indigenous men to begin to articulate the complex ways in which their life’s journey is shaped by discrimination directed at Indigenous women.
Why changing gendered behaviour does not equate to gender equality
This study examines how a program in the Democratic Republic of Congo challenged gender norms by helping men change their individual gendered behaviours. Despite these changes, men still adhered to gender hierarchy, suggesting that gender equality requires more systemic transformation.