Busted Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/busted Does achieving gender equality only benefit women? Are gender quotas thwarting meritocracy? Are women more risk averse than men? If you think you know the answers to these questions, then think again! Busted is an audio 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 each myth and give you the tools to bust each myth yourself!   Busted is a GATE audio series production from the Institute for Gender and the Economy. The Institute for Gender and the Economy 61b3a6f8-6535-5762-b00e-2b62d154888e yes Welcome to Busted! en-ca Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:00:07 +0000 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:05:57 +0000 http://Gendereconomy.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/EqFaSXVox9Au-hKGsblT7kTZIn_feXTjBaXWtASGHog/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMGNl/OTE2MmM2NzNkNzkx/OTY3MGZhN2JlZmYz/NWZmNC5wbmc.jpg Busted http://Gendereconomy.org episodic The Institute for Gender and the Economy Does achieving gender equality only benefit women? Are gender quotas thwarting meritocracy? Are women more risk averse than men? If you think you know the answers to these questions, then think again! Busted is an audio 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 each myth and give you the tools to bust each myth yourself!   Busted is a GATE audio series production from the Institute for Gender and the Economy. Does achieving gender equality only benefit women. Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business The Institute for Gender and the Economy No No Busting myths around Indigenous entrepreneurship 24 24 Busting myths around Indigenous entrepreneurship full b1c216aa-2369-4062-8877-a119ad043fb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54756441 Indigenous entrepreneurship has existed across Turtle Island long before settler colonization. But today, there are still so many myths about Indigenous businesses — including the idea that Indigenous people aren’t entrepreneurs, that they rely on government handouts, and that they need to be taught how to build successful businesses. None of that is true. In fact, Indigenous entrepreneurship is thriving — and it’s rooted in long-standing traditions of innovation, sustainability, and community care. In this episode, we bust those myths and explore how Indigenous ways of doing business can challenge — and improve — how we all think about entrepreneurship. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured guests:  

Dr. Jordyn Hrenyk, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Gender and the Economy, Rotman School of Management 

Sara Wolfe, Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management and Institute for Gender and the Economy; Senior Fellow, Massey College; External Director, Wilson College for Leadership and Civic Engagement, McMaster University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Indigenous entrepreneurship has existed across Turtle Island long before settler colonization. But today, there are still so many myths about Indigenous businesses — including the idea that Indigenous people aren’t entrepreneurs, that they rely on government handouts, and that they need to be taught how to build successful businesses. None of that is true. In fact, Indigenous entrepreneurship is thriving — and it’s rooted in long-standing traditions of innovation, sustainability, and community care. In this episode, we bust those myths and explore how Indigenous ways of doing business can challenge — and improve — how we all think about entrepreneurship. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured guests:  

Dr. Jordyn Hrenyk, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Gender and the Economy, Rotman School of Management 

Sara Wolfe, Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management and Institute for Gender and the Economy; Senior Fellow, Massey College; External Director, Wilson College for Leadership and Civic Engagement, McMaster University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 2356 Indigenous entrepreneurship has existed across Turtle Island long before settler colonization. But today, there are still so many myths about Indigenous businesses — including the idea that Indigenous people aren’t entrepreneurs, that they rely on government handouts, and that they need to be taught how to build successful businesses. None of that is true. In fact, Indigenous entrepreneurship is thriving — and it’s rooted in long-standing traditions of innovation, sustainability, and community care. In this episode, we bust those myths and explore how Indigenous ways of doing business can challenge — and improve — how we all think about entrepreneurship. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured guests:  

Dr. Jordyn Hrenyk, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Gender and the Economy, Rotman School of Management 

Sara Wolfe, Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management and Institute for Gender and the Economy; Senior Fellow, Massey College; External Director, Wilson College for Leadership and Civic Engagement, McMaster University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Philanthropy belongs to rich, white men 23 23 Myth: Philanthropy belongs to rich, white men full 6f8f8a15-fad9-4eac-a0ed-be47e069f623 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f9923e3 When most people think about philanthropy, they picture rich, often white, men, writing huge cheques for whatever cause they decide to get behind. And billionaire philanthropy has faced growing criticism: is it really philanthropy, or is it just a sneaky way for the wealthy to avoid taxes and reinforce inequality? But this perspective leaves out a much broader, richer history – one where women, members of racialized communities, LGBTQ+ folks, and others have long used the power of voluntary giving to contribute to the public good and drive important social change. In this episode, we speak to researchers who are challenging the dominant narrative, expanding our understanding of who gives, why they give, and how philanthropy has always belonged to more than just a select few. 

Further research:

Ackerman, J., Han, X., and Osili, U. (2024) Women Give 2024. Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. https://scholarworks.indianapolis.iu.edu/items/b1a60723-37d9-41da-9556-4505270d9c8f

Dale, E.J., Ackerman, J., Mesch, D.J., Osili, U.O. and Garcia, S. (2017). Giving to Women and Girls: An Emerging Area of Philanthropy. https://doi.org/10.1177/0899764017744674

Rumble, T. and Numata, Y. (2023). Prioritizing restitution, Indigenous leadership, and the future with ‘restorative philanthropy’. The Philanthropist Journal. https://thephilanthropist.ca/2025/03/prioritizing-restitution-indigenous-leadership-and-the-future-with-restorative-philanthropy/

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Jacqueline Ackerman, Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute, Indiana University Indianapolis

Dr. Elizabeth J. Dale, Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> When most people think about philanthropy, they picture rich, often white, men, writing huge cheques for whatever cause they decide to get behind. And billionaire philanthropy has faced growing criticism: is it really philanthropy, or is it just a sneaky way for the wealthy to avoid taxes and reinforce inequality? But this perspective leaves out a much broader, richer history – one where women, members of racialized communities, LGBTQ+ folks, and others have long used the power of voluntary giving to contribute to the public good and drive important social change. In this episode, we speak to researchers who are challenging the dominant narrative, expanding our understanding of who gives, why they give, and how philanthropy has always belonged to more than just a select few. 

Further research:

Ackerman, J., Han, X., and Osili, U. (2024) Women Give 2024. Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. https://scholarworks.indianapolis.iu.edu/items/b1a60723-37d9-41da-9556-4505270d9c8f

Dale, E.J., Ackerman, J., Mesch, D.J., Osili, U.O. and Garcia, S. (2017). Giving to Women and Girls: An Emerging Area of Philanthropy. https://doi.org/10.1177/0899764017744674

Rumble, T. and Numata, Y. (2023). Prioritizing restitution, Indigenous leadership, and the future with ‘restorative philanthropy’. The Philanthropist Journal. https://thephilanthropist.ca/2025/03/prioritizing-restitution-indigenous-leadership-and-the-future-with-restorative-philanthropy/

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Jacqueline Ackerman, Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute, Indiana University Indianapolis

Dr. Elizabeth J. Dale, Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 2110 When most people think about philanthropy, they picture rich, often white, men, writing huge cheques for whatever cause they decide to get behind. And billionaire philanthropy has faced growing criticism: is it really philanthropy, or is it just a sneaky way for the wealthy to avoid taxes and reinforce inequality? But this perspective leaves out a much broader, richer history – one where women, members of racialized communities, LGBTQ+ folks, and others have long used the power of voluntary giving to contribute to the public good and drive important social change. In this episode, we speak to researchers who are challenging the dominant narrative, expanding our understanding of who gives, why they give, and how philanthropy has always belonged to more than just a select few. 

Further research:

Ackerman, J., Han, X., and Osili, U. (2024) Women Give 2024. Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. https://scholarworks.indianapolis.iu.edu/items/b1a60723-37d9-41da-9556-4505270d9c8f

Dale, E.J., Ackerman, J., Mesch, D.J., Osili, U.O. and Garcia, S. (2017). Giving to Women and Girls: An Emerging Area of Philanthropy. https://doi.org/10.1177/0899764017744674

Rumble, T. and Numata, Y. (2023). Prioritizing restitution, Indigenous leadership, and the future with ‘restorative philanthropy’. The Philanthropist Journal. https://thephilanthropist.ca/2025/03/prioritizing-restitution-indigenous-leadership-and-the-future-with-restorative-philanthropy/

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Jacqueline Ackerman, Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute, Indiana University Indianapolis

Dr. Elizabeth J. Dale, Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Care work is low value 22 22 Myth: Care work is low value full cdb418e9-5618-4cc5-830f-14075d478993 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e34cc690 During the COVID-19 pandemic, we got a sense of how devalued care work really is. Care workers were, and still are, working long hours in poor conditions, for low pay, to support elders, children, and people with disabilities. These care workers provide some of the most essential labour in our society, but their work is often overlooked. We rarely stop to think about how much we rely on care, and how everything would fall apart without it. That neglect has consequences: care workers have been leaving the sector, and we’re now facing a global care crisis, with not nearly enough carers to support everyone who needs care. In this episode, we’ll be busting the myth that care work is low value, and talk about what it would look like if society recognized that our communities and economies are built on and sustained by care. 

 
Further research:

Prentice, S. & Armstrong, P. (2021, May 25). We must eliminate profit-making from child care and elder care. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/we-must-eliminate-profit-making-from-child-care-and-elder-care-159407

Thomas, C., & Lightman, N. (2022). “Island Girls”: Caribbean Women Care Workers in Canada. Canadian Ethnic Studies 54(1), 29-58. https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/ces.2022.0004.

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Susan Prentice, Duff Roblin Professor of Government and Professor of Sociology, University of Manitoba 

Dr. Carieta Thomas, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Carleton University  

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> During the COVID-19 pandemic, we got a sense of how devalued care work really is. Care workers were, and still are, working long hours in poor conditions, for low pay, to support elders, children, and people with disabilities. These care workers provide some of the most essential labour in our society, but their work is often overlooked. We rarely stop to think about how much we rely on care, and how everything would fall apart without it. That neglect has consequences: care workers have been leaving the sector, and we’re now facing a global care crisis, with not nearly enough carers to support everyone who needs care. In this episode, we’ll be busting the myth that care work is low value, and talk about what it would look like if society recognized that our communities and economies are built on and sustained by care. 

 
Further research:

Prentice, S. & Armstrong, P. (2021, May 25). We must eliminate profit-making from child care and elder care. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/we-must-eliminate-profit-making-from-child-care-and-elder-care-159407

Thomas, C., & Lightman, N. (2022). “Island Girls”: Caribbean Women Care Workers in Canada. Canadian Ethnic Studies 54(1), 29-58. https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/ces.2022.0004.

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Susan Prentice, Duff Roblin Professor of Government and Professor of Sociology, University of Manitoba 

Dr. Carieta Thomas, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Carleton University  

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1713 During the COVID-19 pandemic, we got a sense of how devalued care work really is. Care workers were, and still are, working long hours in poor conditions, for low pay, to support elders, children, and people with disabilities. These care workers provide some of the most essential labour in our society, but their work is often overlooked. We rarely stop to think about how much we rely on care, and how everything would fall apart without it. That neglect has consequences: care workers have been leaving the sector, and we’re now facing a global care crisis, with not nearly enough carers to support everyone who needs care. In this episode, we’ll be busting the myth that care work is low value, and talk about what it would look like if society recognized that our communities and economies are built on and sustained by care. 

 
Further research:

Prentice, S. & Armstrong, P. (2021, May 25). We must eliminate profit-making from child care and elder care. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/we-must-eliminate-profit-making-from-child-care-and-elder-care-159407

Thomas, C., & Lightman, N. (2022). “Island Girls”: Caribbean Women Care Workers in Canada. Canadian Ethnic Studies 54(1), 29-58. https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/ces.2022.0004.

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Susan Prentice, Duff Roblin Professor of Government and Professor of Sociology, University of Manitoba 

Dr. Carieta Thomas, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Carleton University  

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: The tradwife movement empowers women by affirming traditional gender roles 21 21 Myth: The tradwife movement empowers women by affirming traditional gender roles full 1dda5e9f-5557-4445-ac47-fd635ff3a383 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9afdb80f If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have seen some content about the tradwife movement and from tradwives themselves. Popular tradwife accounts post photos and videos of an idealized domestic lifestyle – taking care of children, cooking from scratch, baking bread, and keeping a clean and organized house – often with a feminine aesthetic that harkens back to the 1950s. They make beautiful content that showcases the value of “traditionally” gendered households, where men are the bread-winners and women are the bread-makers. It might be easy to think that this movement is simply about empowering women to return to tradition. But, when you dig deeper, there’s much more to the story. In this episode, we speak with researchers to unpack the tradwife movement, what it does, and who it really benefits. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Further research: 

Bower, L.J. (2024). The thorn in feminism’s side: black feminist reconceptualization and defence of #tradwives and the #tradwife movement. Journal of Gender Studies, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2024.2423198 

Proctor, D. (2022). The# tradwife persona and the rise of radicalized white domesticity. Persona Studies 8(2), 7-26. https://search.informit.org/doi/pdf/10.3316/informit.873023567302359 

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Laura Jane Bower, Lecturer in Criminology, Edinburgh Napier University 

Dr. Devin Proctor, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Elon University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have seen some content about the tradwife movement and from tradwives themselves. Popular tradwife accounts post photos and videos of an idealized domestic lifestyle – taking care of children, cooking from scratch, baking bread, and keeping a clean and organized house – often with a feminine aesthetic that harkens back to the 1950s. They make beautiful content that showcases the value of “traditionally” gendered households, where men are the bread-winners and women are the bread-makers. It might be easy to think that this movement is simply about empowering women to return to tradition. But, when you dig deeper, there’s much more to the story. In this episode, we speak with researchers to unpack the tradwife movement, what it does, and who it really benefits. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Further research: 

Bower, L.J. (2024). The thorn in feminism’s side: black feminist reconceptualization and defence of #tradwives and the #tradwife movement. Journal of Gender Studies, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2024.2423198 

Proctor, D. (2022). The# tradwife persona and the rise of radicalized white domesticity. Persona Studies 8(2), 7-26. https://search.informit.org/doi/pdf/10.3316/informit.873023567302359 

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Laura Jane Bower, Lecturer in Criminology, Edinburgh Napier University 

Dr. Devin Proctor, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Elon University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 2395 If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have seen some content about the tradwife movement and from tradwives themselves. Popular tradwife accounts post photos and videos of an idealized domestic lifestyle – taking care of children, cooking from scratch, baking bread, and keeping a clean and organized house – often with a feminine aesthetic that harkens back to the 1950s. They make beautiful content that showcases the value of “traditionally” gendered households, where men are the bread-winners and women are the bread-makers. It might be easy to think that this movement is simply about empowering women to return to tradition. But, when you dig deeper, there’s much more to the story. In this episode, we speak with researchers to unpack the tradwife movement, what it does, and who it really benefits. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Further research: 

Bower, L.J. (2024). The thorn in feminism’s side: black feminist reconceptualization and defence of #tradwives and the #tradwife movement. Journal of Gender Studies, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2024.2423198 

Proctor, D. (2022). The# tradwife persona and the rise of radicalized white domesticity. Persona Studies 8(2), 7-26. https://search.informit.org/doi/pdf/10.3316/informit.873023567302359 

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Laura Jane Bower, Lecturer in Criminology, Edinburgh Napier University 

Dr. Devin Proctor, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Elon University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: The business case for diversity is effective in creating equality 20 20 Myth: The business case for diversity is effective in creating equality full 3dc6979c-b622-4d0c-800b-66a83b760251 https://share.transistor.fm/s/106fddf0 When we talk about an organization’s “case” for diversity, we’re talking about the set of justifications or reasons it gives for why diversity is an important organizational value. A common case that organizations make for promoting DEI is the business case for diversity: the idea that diversity is important because it boosts an organization’s bottom line. The business case seems harmless, or maybe even helpful, but research has found that using it to advocate for equality could, in some cases, be doing more harm than good. This episode debunks the myth that the business case for diversity is effective for creating equality for marginalized groups.   

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO. 

Further research:

Georgeac, O.A.M. & Rattan, A. (2023). The business case for diversity backfires: Detrimental effects of organizations' instrumental diversity rhetoric for underrepresented group members' sense of belonging. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-pspi0000394.pdf

Saha, A. & van Lente, S. (2022). Diversity, media and racial capitalism: a case study on publishing. Ethnic and Racial Studies 45(16). https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01419870.2022.2032250

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Oriane Georgeac, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Boston University 

Dr. Anamik Saha, Professor of Race and Media, University of Leeds 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> When we talk about an organization’s “case” for diversity, we’re talking about the set of justifications or reasons it gives for why diversity is an important organizational value. A common case that organizations make for promoting DEI is the business case for diversity: the idea that diversity is important because it boosts an organization’s bottom line. The business case seems harmless, or maybe even helpful, but research has found that using it to advocate for equality could, in some cases, be doing more harm than good. This episode debunks the myth that the business case for diversity is effective for creating equality for marginalized groups.   

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO. 

Further research:

Georgeac, O.A.M. & Rattan, A. (2023). The business case for diversity backfires: Detrimental effects of organizations' instrumental diversity rhetoric for underrepresented group members' sense of belonging. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-pspi0000394.pdf

Saha, A. & van Lente, S. (2022). Diversity, media and racial capitalism: a case study on publishing. Ethnic and Racial Studies 45(16). https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01419870.2022.2032250

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Oriane Georgeac, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Boston University 

Dr. Anamik Saha, Professor of Race and Media, University of Leeds 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:53:25 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1876 When we talk about an organization’s “case” for diversity, we’re talking about the set of justifications or reasons it gives for why diversity is an important organizational value. A common case that organizations make for promoting DEI is the business case for diversity: the idea that diversity is important because it boosts an organization’s bottom line. The business case seems harmless, or maybe even helpful, but research has found that using it to advocate for equality could, in some cases, be doing more harm than good. This episode debunks the myth that the business case for diversity is effective for creating equality for marginalized groups.   

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO. 

Further research:

Georgeac, O.A.M. & Rattan, A. (2023). The business case for diversity backfires: Detrimental effects of organizations' instrumental diversity rhetoric for underrepresented group members' sense of belonging. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-pspi0000394.pdf

Saha, A. & van Lente, S. (2022). Diversity, media and racial capitalism: a case study on publishing. Ethnic and Racial Studies 45(16). https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01419870.2022.2032250

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Oriane Georgeac, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Boston University 

Dr. Anamik Saha, Professor of Race and Media, University of Leeds 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Women should step aside as they age; men should step up 19 19 Myth: Women should step aside as they age; men should step up full acb0e6a5-ddfb-4609-bdaa-1ac244adcdda https://share.transistor.fm/s/f517e4b7 While anyone can experience ageism at work, research shows that women tend to have unique, and typically more severe, experiences. No matter how accomplished they are and no matter how effective they continue to be, older women are perceived as ageing out of relevance. It’s a different story for older men. They’re usually perceived as aging into wisdom and given more power and leadership opportunities.  

 

In this episode, we’ll bust this myth—that older women should step aside while older men should step up—and explore the gendered nature of ageism. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO. 

Further research:

Berger, E. (2021). Ageism at Work: Deconstructing Age and Gender in the Discriminating Labour Market. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Ross, K (2024). Gendered ageism in the media industry: disavowal, discrimination and the pushback. Journal of Women and Aging 36(1), 61-77. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08952841.2023.2238580

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Ellie Berger, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Nipissing University 

Dr. Karen Ross, Professor Emerita of Gender and Media, Newcastle University  

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> While anyone can experience ageism at work, research shows that women tend to have unique, and typically more severe, experiences. No matter how accomplished they are and no matter how effective they continue to be, older women are perceived as ageing out of relevance. It’s a different story for older men. They’re usually perceived as aging into wisdom and given more power and leadership opportunities.  

 

In this episode, we’ll bust this myth—that older women should step aside while older men should step up—and explore the gendered nature of ageism. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO. 

Further research:

Berger, E. (2021). Ageism at Work: Deconstructing Age and Gender in the Discriminating Labour Market. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Ross, K (2024). Gendered ageism in the media industry: disavowal, discrimination and the pushback. Journal of Women and Aging 36(1), 61-77. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08952841.2023.2238580

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Ellie Berger, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Nipissing University 

Dr. Karen Ross, Professor Emerita of Gender and Media, Newcastle University  

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:49:29 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1670 While anyone can experience ageism at work, research shows that women tend to have unique, and typically more severe, experiences. No matter how accomplished they are and no matter how effective they continue to be, older women are perceived as ageing out of relevance. It’s a different story for older men. They’re usually perceived as aging into wisdom and given more power and leadership opportunities.  

 

In this episode, we’ll bust this myth—that older women should step aside while older men should step up—and explore the gendered nature of ageism. 

 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO. 

Further research:

Berger, E. (2021). Ageism at Work: Deconstructing Age and Gender in the Discriminating Labour Market. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Ross, K (2024). Gendered ageism in the media industry: disavowal, discrimination and the pushback. Journal of Women and Aging 36(1), 61-77. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08952841.2023.2238580

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Ellie Berger, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Nipissing University 

Dr. Karen Ross, Professor Emerita of Gender and Media, Newcastle University  

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Artificial intelligence is bias-free 18 18 Myth: Artificial intelligence is bias-free full b37a0b80-ffe6-4822-b9e3-f0abb17e2d42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13ca39be Many people think of AI as objective and neutral, something that not only makes our lives easier, but also helps us to eliminate the biases that plague human cognition and decision-making. While it’s true AI can do a lot for us, it’s a myth that AI is bias-free. In fact, AI can amplify the bias and perpetuate the inequality that is already rampant in our society. In this episode, we’ll explore how and why AI isn’t as fair as we’d like to believe, the consequences of bias in AI, and what responsible and ethical AI could look like.    

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Allison Cohen, Senior Manager, Applied Projects, Mila  

Dr. James Zou, Associate Professor of Biomedical Data Science and, by courtesy, of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Stanford University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Many people think of AI as objective and neutral, something that not only makes our lives easier, but also helps us to eliminate the biases that plague human cognition and decision-making. While it’s true AI can do a lot for us, it’s a myth that AI is bias-free. In fact, AI can amplify the bias and perpetuate the inequality that is already rampant in our society. In this episode, we’ll explore how and why AI isn’t as fair as we’d like to believe, the consequences of bias in AI, and what responsible and ethical AI could look like.    

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Allison Cohen, Senior Manager, Applied Projects, Mila  

Dr. James Zou, Associate Professor of Biomedical Data Science and, by courtesy, of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Stanford University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:38:11 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1783 Many people think of AI as objective and neutral, something that not only makes our lives easier, but also helps us to eliminate the biases that plague human cognition and decision-making. While it’s true AI can do a lot for us, it’s a myth that AI is bias-free. In fact, AI can amplify the bias and perpetuate the inequality that is already rampant in our society. In this episode, we’ll explore how and why AI isn’t as fair as we’d like to believe, the consequences of bias in AI, and what responsible and ethical AI could look like.    

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Allison Cohen, Senior Manager, Applied Projects, Mila  

Dr. James Zou, Associate Professor of Biomedical Data Science and, by courtesy, of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Stanford University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Special Episode - Dr. Jen Gunter on menstruation myths 17 17 Special Episode - Dr. Jen Gunter on menstruation myths full 205f9a65-356d-416f-a93b-872f35107cce https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5d3643f Dr. Jen Gunter joined us at the Rotman School of Management to talk about her new book, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation. In this conversation with GATE’s founding director, Dr. Sarah Kaplan, she discusses the many myths around menstruation and the impact that misinformation and stigma about menstruation have on women’s health and on society. Listen in to learn about how periods and reproductive health are linked to purity culture and patriarchy, as well as to social, economic, and political outcomes. 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Jen Gunter, OB/GYN, pain medicine physician, and bestselling author 

Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Founding Director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy, Distinguished Professor of Gender and the Economy, Professor of Strategic Management, and Fellow of the Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely

]]> Dr. Jen Gunter joined us at the Rotman School of Management to talk about her new book, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation. In this conversation with GATE’s founding director, Dr. Sarah Kaplan, she discusses the many myths around menstruation and the impact that misinformation and stigma about menstruation have on women’s health and on society. Listen in to learn about how periods and reproductive health are linked to purity culture and patriarchy, as well as to social, economic, and political outcomes. 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Jen Gunter, OB/GYN, pain medicine physician, and bestselling author 

Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Founding Director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy, Distinguished Professor of Gender and the Economy, Professor of Strategic Management, and Fellow of the Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely

]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:01:41 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 2465 Dr. Jen Gunter joined us at the Rotman School of Management to talk about her new book, Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation. In this conversation with GATE’s founding director, Dr. Sarah Kaplan, she discusses the many myths around menstruation and the impact that misinformation and stigma about menstruation have on women’s health and on society. Listen in to learn about how periods and reproductive health are linked to purity culture and patriarchy, as well as to social, economic, and political outcomes. 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Jen Gunter, OB/GYN, pain medicine physician, and bestselling author 

Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Founding Director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy, Distinguished Professor of Gender and the Economy, Professor of Strategic Management, and Fellow of the Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Being LGBTQ+ doesn't matter at work 16 16 Myth: Being LGBTQ+ doesn't matter at work full 2b90b3ed-79ee-4c99-9b1c-7f08d2f000d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9291b31 What does being LGBTQ+ have to do with your job? Actually, a whole lot. LGBTQ+ people face many barriers at work, and to being employed in the first place – like hiring discrimination, microaggressions, and lower earnings. And, if people feel like they have to hide who they are at work, it can take a huge toll. Sexual and gender identity are a part of who we are, and like other aspects of our identities, they affect how people perceive us and the opportunities we have. This episode busts the myth that being LGBTQ+ doesn’t matter at work.  

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Lee Airton, Associate Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies in Education, Queen’s University 

Dr. Erin Cech, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Associate Professor by courtesy in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan 

Dr. Bianca D.M. Wilson, Associate Professor of Social Welfare, University of California Los Angeles 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> What does being LGBTQ+ have to do with your job? Actually, a whole lot. LGBTQ+ people face many barriers at work, and to being employed in the first place – like hiring discrimination, microaggressions, and lower earnings. And, if people feel like they have to hide who they are at work, it can take a huge toll. Sexual and gender identity are a part of who we are, and like other aspects of our identities, they affect how people perceive us and the opportunities we have. This episode busts the myth that being LGBTQ+ doesn’t matter at work.  

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Lee Airton, Associate Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies in Education, Queen’s University 

Dr. Erin Cech, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Associate Professor by courtesy in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan 

Dr. Bianca D.M. Wilson, Associate Professor of Social Welfare, University of California Los Angeles 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:59:42 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1961 What does being LGBTQ+ have to do with your job? Actually, a whole lot. LGBTQ+ people face many barriers at work, and to being employed in the first place – like hiring discrimination, microaggressions, and lower earnings. And, if people feel like they have to hide who they are at work, it can take a huge toll. Sexual and gender identity are a part of who we are, and like other aspects of our identities, they affect how people perceive us and the opportunities we have. This episode busts the myth that being LGBTQ+ doesn’t matter at work.  

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support from BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Lee Airton, Associate Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies in Education, Queen’s University 

Dr. Erin Cech, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Associate Professor by courtesy in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan 

Dr. Bianca D.M. Wilson, Associate Professor of Social Welfare, University of California Los Angeles 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Women don't make good political leaders 15 15 Myth: Women don't make good political leaders full 36f52d94-4abc-4635-8c94-27aa00a0c6cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f8d8d63 In Canada, only 30% of Members of Parliament are women, and only 16% belong to a racial minority group, well below their 26% representation in the overall Canadian population. On the other hand, white men are over-represented in political leadership, and that’s not only the case in Canada, but in many other countries as well. People may – consciously or subconsciously – think that that’s because women, racialized folks, and members of other underrepresented groups just don’t make good political leaders. But the reality is that there are a lot of factors contributing to the political underrepresentation we see today. In this episode, we’re going to be busting the myth that women and members of other underrepresented groups just aren’t suited to political leadership.    

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Kristen Duke, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto 

Dr. Mirya Holman, Associate Professor, Hobby School for Public Affairs, University of Houston 

Dr. Erin Tolley, Canada Research Chair in Gender, Race, and Inclusive Politics and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Carleton University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> In Canada, only 30% of Members of Parliament are women, and only 16% belong to a racial minority group, well below their 26% representation in the overall Canadian population. On the other hand, white men are over-represented in political leadership, and that’s not only the case in Canada, but in many other countries as well. People may – consciously or subconsciously – think that that’s because women, racialized folks, and members of other underrepresented groups just don’t make good political leaders. But the reality is that there are a lot of factors contributing to the political underrepresentation we see today. In this episode, we’re going to be busting the myth that women and members of other underrepresented groups just aren’t suited to political leadership.    

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Kristen Duke, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto 

Dr. Mirya Holman, Associate Professor, Hobby School for Public Affairs, University of Houston 

Dr. Erin Tolley, Canada Research Chair in Gender, Race, and Inclusive Politics and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Carleton University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:23:53 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 2558 In Canada, only 30% of Members of Parliament are women, and only 16% belong to a racial minority group, well below their 26% representation in the overall Canadian population. On the other hand, white men are over-represented in political leadership, and that’s not only the case in Canada, but in many other countries as well. People may – consciously or subconsciously – think that that’s because women, racialized folks, and members of other underrepresented groups just don’t make good political leaders. But the reality is that there are a lot of factors contributing to the political underrepresentation we see today. In this episode, we’re going to be busting the myth that women and members of other underrepresented groups just aren’t suited to political leadership.    

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Kristen Duke, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto 

Dr. Mirya Holman, Associate Professor, Hobby School for Public Affairs, University of Houston 

Dr. Erin Tolley, Canada Research Chair in Gender, Race, and Inclusive Politics and Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Carleton University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Accessibility is optional 14 14 Myth: Accessibility is optional full e04e0230-0126-40b8-ad97-fe1da2a34743 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59604dff Accessibility is about making information, resources, activities, and environments, well, accessible. That means that everyone should be able to engage with these things with minimal effort and as meaningfully as possible. Countries around the world including Canada and the US have adopted accessibility laws, but there’s still a huge disconnect between how important this issue is and how much attention it receives. Many people don’t think about accessibility at all. Or if they do, they think of it as a nice-to-have that’s kind of optional or that’s it’s just about accommodations and modification to physical space. This episode busts the myth that accessibility is optional. 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, Head of Research and Chief Accessibility Officer, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) 

Dr. Jutta Treviranus, Professor and Director, Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> Accessibility is about making information, resources, activities, and environments, well, accessible. That means that everyone should be able to engage with these things with minimal effort and as meaningfully as possible. Countries around the world including Canada and the US have adopted accessibility laws, but there’s still a huge disconnect between how important this issue is and how much attention it receives. Many people don’t think about accessibility at all. Or if they do, they think of it as a nice-to-have that’s kind of optional or that’s it’s just about accommodations and modification to physical space. This episode busts the myth that accessibility is optional. 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, Head of Research and Chief Accessibility Officer, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) 

Dr. Jutta Treviranus, Professor and Director, Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 15:00:22 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 2005 Accessibility is about making information, resources, activities, and environments, well, accessible. That means that everyone should be able to engage with these things with minimal effort and as meaningfully as possible. Countries around the world including Canada and the US have adopted accessibility laws, but there’s still a huge disconnect between how important this issue is and how much attention it receives. Many people don’t think about accessibility at all. Or if they do, they think of it as a nice-to-have that’s kind of optional or that’s it’s just about accommodations and modification to physical space. This episode busts the myth that accessibility is optional. 

GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO.  

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, Head of Research and Chief Accessibility Officer, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) 

Dr. Jutta Treviranus, Professor and Director, Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely  

]]> Accessibility No Myth: Care work is women’s work 13 13 Myth: Care work is women’s work full 631b298a-263b-4b3d-8933-5aadb74444e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d713b814 Care work is foundational to societies and to humanity. But even though everyone needs care, care work and those who provide it are often ignored, trivialized, or devalued. Why? Part of the reason is that care work is gendered: there’s a myth that care work is women’s work and that women just have the natural skill to be carers. In this episode, experts share research that shows that caring for others is a skill that anyone can and should learn – and if everyone participated in care, we could have more empathetic, healthier societies and relationships. 

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Taveeshi Gupta, Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning at Equimundo 

Dr. Darby Saxbe, Professor of Psychology at University of Southern California 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 


GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO. 

]]> Care work is foundational to societies and to humanity. But even though everyone needs care, care work and those who provide it are often ignored, trivialized, or devalued. Why? Part of the reason is that care work is gendered: there’s a myth that care work is women’s work and that women just have the natural skill to be carers. In this episode, experts share research that shows that caring for others is a skill that anyone can and should learn – and if everyone participated in care, we could have more empathetic, healthier societies and relationships. 

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Taveeshi Gupta, Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning at Equimundo 

Dr. Darby Saxbe, Professor of Psychology at University of Southern California 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 


GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO. 

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:50:58 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1746 Care work is foundational to societies and to humanity. But even though everyone needs care, care work and those who provide it are often ignored, trivialized, or devalued. Why? Part of the reason is that care work is gendered: there’s a myth that care work is women’s work and that women just have the natural skill to be carers. In this episode, experts share research that shows that caring for others is a skill that anyone can and should learn – and if everyone participated in care, we could have more empathetic, healthier societies and relationships. 

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Taveeshi Gupta, Director of Research, Evaluation and Learning at Equimundo 

Dr. Darby Saxbe, Professor of Psychology at University of Southern California 

Produced by: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Edited by: Ian Gormely 


GATE’s Busted podcast is made possible by generous support by BMO. 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Special Episode – Dr. Sarah Kaplan on the gender pay gap 12 12 Special Episode – Dr. Sarah Kaplan on the gender pay gap full d389af12-f851-41d1-92fe-5ad237a838d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b29676c0 Overview: What causes the gender pay gap? Is it just because women are choosing lower-paying jobs? Are they just not qualified enough to make higher salaries? Think again. There are structural and historical dynamics that lead to unequal outcomes we observe in pay today. This episode with GATE founder, Dr. Sarah Kaplan, delves into how labour market biases influences the gender pay gap. 


This episode was written and produced by the team at Level the Paying Field, a podcast by Ontario’s Pay Equity Office. Visit https://payequity.gov.on.ca/ for more great resources, and listen to the rest of the podcast at https://levelthepayingfield.ca/. 


Featured Guest: Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Founder of Institute for Gender and the Economy 

Level the Paying Field Host: Kadie Ward, Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario Pay Equity Commission 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely 


]]> Overview: What causes the gender pay gap? Is it just because women are choosing lower-paying jobs? Are they just not qualified enough to make higher salaries? Think again. There are structural and historical dynamics that lead to unequal outcomes we observe in pay today. This episode with GATE founder, Dr. Sarah Kaplan, delves into how labour market biases influences the gender pay gap. 


This episode was written and produced by the team at Level the Paying Field, a podcast by Ontario’s Pay Equity Office. Visit https://payequity.gov.on.ca/ for more great resources, and listen to the rest of the podcast at https://levelthepayingfield.ca/. 


Featured Guest: Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Founder of Institute for Gender and the Economy 

Level the Paying Field Host: Kadie Ward, Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario Pay Equity Commission 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely 


]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:38:02 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1544 Overview: What causes the gender pay gap? Is it just because women are choosing lower-paying jobs? Are they just not qualified enough to make higher salaries? Think again. There are structural and historical dynamics that lead to unequal outcomes we observe in pay today. This episode with GATE founder, Dr. Sarah Kaplan, delves into how labour market biases influences the gender pay gap. 


This episode was written and produced by the team at Level the Paying Field, a podcast by Ontario’s Pay Equity Office. Visit https://payequity.gov.on.ca/ for more great resources, and listen to the rest of the podcast at https://levelthepayingfield.ca/. 


Featured Guest: Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Founder of Institute for Gender and the Economy 

Level the Paying Field Host: Kadie Ward, Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario Pay Equity Commission 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely 


]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Special Episode – Dr. Tina Opie on Shared Sisterhood 11 11 Special Episode – Dr. Tina Opie on Shared Sisterhood full 8cef31c6-33ed-4936-a788-8f266c3beb13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1110a686 Episode 11: Special Episode–Dr. Tina Opie on Shared Sisterhood 


Overview: How can we make meaningful progress on equity and inclusion? Now that we’ve busted many different myths about gender and the economy, you might be wondering about more concrete steps you can take to change inequality in your workplace and daily life. On this special episode, Dr. Tina Opie shares three practices for dismantling systemic inequities from her book Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work, co-authored with Dr. Beth A. Livingston. This special episode was written and produced by the team at our sister podcast, Rotman Visiting Experts. 

Featured Guest: Dr. Tina Opie, Associate Professor of Management at Babson College; Founder of Opie Consulting Group 

Visiting Experts Host: Brett Hendrie 

Visiting Experts Producer: Megan Haynes 

Visiting Experts Recording: Dan Mazzotta 

Visiting Experts Editor: Damian Kearns 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely 

]]> Episode 11: Special Episode–Dr. Tina Opie on Shared Sisterhood 


Overview: How can we make meaningful progress on equity and inclusion? Now that we’ve busted many different myths about gender and the economy, you might be wondering about more concrete steps you can take to change inequality in your workplace and daily life. On this special episode, Dr. Tina Opie shares three practices for dismantling systemic inequities from her book Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work, co-authored with Dr. Beth A. Livingston. This special episode was written and produced by the team at our sister podcast, Rotman Visiting Experts. 

Featured Guest: Dr. Tina Opie, Associate Professor of Management at Babson College; Founder of Opie Consulting Group 

Visiting Experts Host: Brett Hendrie 

Visiting Experts Producer: Megan Haynes 

Visiting Experts Recording: Dan Mazzotta 

Visiting Experts Editor: Damian Kearns 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely 

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:19:29 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1901 Episode 11: Special Episode–Dr. Tina Opie on Shared Sisterhood 


Overview: How can we make meaningful progress on equity and inclusion? Now that we’ve busted many different myths about gender and the economy, you might be wondering about more concrete steps you can take to change inequality in your workplace and daily life. On this special episode, Dr. Tina Opie shares three practices for dismantling systemic inequities from her book Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work, co-authored with Dr. Beth A. Livingston. This special episode was written and produced by the team at our sister podcast, Rotman Visiting Experts. 

Featured Guest: Dr. Tina Opie, Associate Professor of Management at Babson College; Founder of Opie Consulting Group 

Visiting Experts Host: Brett Hendrie 

Visiting Experts Producer: Megan Haynes 

Visiting Experts Recording: Dan Mazzotta 

Visiting Experts Editor: Damian Kearns 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang 

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Gender-based violence is a private issue 10 10 Myth: Gender-based violence is a private issue full 92add9a9-144c-4981-9a2c-078c6765d8ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e73341e Overview: There’s a perception that gender-based violence (GBV) only happens in the home, and that means it’s a private matter, just for families or partners to deal with. This is a misconception that can keep survivors from reporting violence and finding support. Gender-based violence is a human rights violation that encompasses many types of actions including harassment, assault, manipulation, and abuse. It can happen anywhere, including in workplaces, schools, and public spaces, and has significant consequences for all of society. In this episode, we hear from experts from different organizations working against gender-based violence to understand why it is not a private issue but something that everyone should be working to address.

This episode is based on an event we held in December 2022 for the 16 Days of Action Against Gender- Based Violence. See a recap of the event here: https://www.gendereconomy.org/we-can-break-free-what- it-takes-to-challenge-gender-based-violence/

If you liked this episode, you may be interested in other GATE events. Check out our upcoming listing here: https://www.gendereconomy.org/events/


Featured Guests:

Pam Hrick, Executive Director and General Counsel, Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund; Harmy Mendoza, Executive Director, Women Abuse Council of Toront; Paulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women’s Foundation
Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> Overview: There’s a perception that gender-based violence (GBV) only happens in the home, and that means it’s a private matter, just for families or partners to deal with. This is a misconception that can keep survivors from reporting violence and finding support. Gender-based violence is a human rights violation that encompasses many types of actions including harassment, assault, manipulation, and abuse. It can happen anywhere, including in workplaces, schools, and public spaces, and has significant consequences for all of society. In this episode, we hear from experts from different organizations working against gender-based violence to understand why it is not a private issue but something that everyone should be working to address.

This episode is based on an event we held in December 2022 for the 16 Days of Action Against Gender- Based Violence. See a recap of the event here: https://www.gendereconomy.org/we-can-break-free-what- it-takes-to-challenge-gender-based-violence/

If you liked this episode, you may be interested in other GATE events. Check out our upcoming listing here: https://www.gendereconomy.org/events/


Featured Guests:

Pam Hrick, Executive Director and General Counsel, Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund; Harmy Mendoza, Executive Director, Women Abuse Council of Toront; Paulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women’s Foundation
Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:45:00 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1769 Overview: There’s a perception that gender-based violence (GBV) only happens in the home, and that means it’s a private matter, just for families or partners to deal with. This is a misconception that can keep survivors from reporting violence and finding support. Gender-based violence is a human rights violation that encompasses many types of actions including harassment, assault, manipulation, and abuse. It can happen anywhere, including in workplaces, schools, and public spaces, and has significant consequences for all of society. In this episode, we hear from experts from different organizations working against gender-based violence to understand why it is not a private issue but something that everyone should be working to address.

This episode is based on an event we held in December 2022 for the 16 Days of Action Against Gender- Based Violence. See a recap of the event here: https://www.gendereconomy.org/we-can-break-free-what- it-takes-to-challenge-gender-based-violence/

If you liked this episode, you may be interested in other GATE events. Check out our upcoming listing here: https://www.gendereconomy.org/events/


Featured Guests:

Pam Hrick, Executive Director and General Counsel, Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund; Harmy Mendoza, Executive Director, Women Abuse Council of Toront; Paulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women’s Foundation
Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Special Episode – Busting Myths on Remote Work and Inequality 9 9 Special Episode – Busting Myths on Remote Work and Inequality full feca1633-24a4-4e13-b529-06c1c2c2ba31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/486c94cb Since the pandemic, remote work has become much more commonplace, especially for knowledge workers. While it has many advantages for workers, remote work isn’t going to mitigate inequality unless organizations implement it purposefully and with the intention to prioritize well-being and equity for workers. This episode delves into the effects of remote work on workplace inequality and makes suggestions for better workplaces for all. This special episode was written and produced by Rotman Executive Summary and features GATE’s director, Sarah Kaplan, and Senior Research Associate Carmina Ravanera.

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Director, Institute for Gender and the Economy, and Distinguished Professor of Gender & the Economy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Carmina Ravanera, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Gender and the Economy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Rotman Executive Summary Producers: Megan Haynes and Jessie Park

Rotman Executive Summary Editor/Sound Designer: Avery Moore Kloss

Rotman Executive Summary Recording: Dan Mazzotta 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> Since the pandemic, remote work has become much more commonplace, especially for knowledge workers. While it has many advantages for workers, remote work isn’t going to mitigate inequality unless organizations implement it purposefully and with the intention to prioritize well-being and equity for workers. This episode delves into the effects of remote work on workplace inequality and makes suggestions for better workplaces for all. This special episode was written and produced by Rotman Executive Summary and features GATE’s director, Sarah Kaplan, and Senior Research Associate Carmina Ravanera.

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Director, Institute for Gender and the Economy, and Distinguished Professor of Gender & the Economy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Carmina Ravanera, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Gender and the Economy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Rotman Executive Summary Producers: Megan Haynes and Jessie Park

Rotman Executive Summary Editor/Sound Designer: Avery Moore Kloss

Rotman Executive Summary Recording: Dan Mazzotta 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:36:46 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1270 Since the pandemic, remote work has become much more commonplace, especially for knowledge workers. While it has many advantages for workers, remote work isn’t going to mitigate inequality unless organizations implement it purposefully and with the intention to prioritize well-being and equity for workers. This episode delves into the effects of remote work on workplace inequality and makes suggestions for better workplaces for all. This special episode was written and produced by Rotman Executive Summary and features GATE’s director, Sarah Kaplan, and Senior Research Associate Carmina Ravanera.

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Sarah Kaplan, Director, Institute for Gender and the Economy, and Distinguished Professor of Gender & the Economy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Carmina Ravanera, Senior Research Associate, Institute for Gender and the Economy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Rotman Executive Summary Producers: Megan Haynes and Jessie Park

Rotman Executive Summary Editor/Sound Designer: Avery Moore Kloss

Rotman Executive Summary Recording: Dan Mazzotta 

Busted Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Busted Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Women don't negotiate 8 8 Myth: Women don't negotiate full 401312c6-7398-465d-acae-1e2dbf63dc19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22086403 If women just negotiated more, maybe they’d close the gender pay gap, right? Think again. While some popular media has characterized women as just needing to step up and ask for more to change inequality, research shows that when they do negotiate, they often face backlash for going against gender norms. In this episode, we discuss how people of different social groups experience different responses when they try to negotiate – and how women negotiate in many different ways beyond just for pay.  

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Hannah Riley Bowles, Roy E. Larsen Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Management, Harvard Kennedy School

Dr. Angelica Leigh, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> If women just negotiated more, maybe they’d close the gender pay gap, right? Think again. While some popular media has characterized women as just needing to step up and ask for more to change inequality, research shows that when they do negotiate, they often face backlash for going against gender norms. In this episode, we discuss how people of different social groups experience different responses when they try to negotiate – and how women negotiate in many different ways beyond just for pay.  

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Hannah Riley Bowles, Roy E. Larsen Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Management, Harvard Kennedy School

Dr. Angelica Leigh, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1902 If women just negotiated more, maybe they’d close the gender pay gap, right? Think again. While some popular media has characterized women as just needing to step up and ask for more to change inequality, research shows that when they do negotiate, they often face backlash for going against gender norms. In this episode, we discuss how people of different social groups experience different responses when they try to negotiate – and how women negotiate in many different ways beyond just for pay.  

Featured Guests: 

Dr. Hannah Riley Bowles, Roy E. Larsen Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Management, Harvard Kennedy School

Dr. Angelica Leigh, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

Producers and Hosts: Carmina Ravanera and Dr. Sonia Kang

Editor: Ian Gormely

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Good leadership is masculine leadership 7 7 Myth: Good leadership is masculine leadership full 85edd392-5e63-4d80-84de-9eb6efeb9eef https://share.transistor.fm/s/21b600f7 What makes a good leader? When you hear this question, do you think about traits like assertiveness, ambition, and determination?  

A lot of people may be surprised to realize that as a society, we often associate good leadership with stereotypically masculine traits. In fact, a range of different traits—including both stereotypically masculine and feminine traits—make effective leaders. This episode delves into the myth that good leadership is masculine leadership and explores how we can facilitate more diverse and representative leaders across our workplaces and our societies. 

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Felix Danbold, Assistant Professor, University College London School of Management  

Dr. Joyce He, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, University of California Los Angeles 

]]> What makes a good leader? When you hear this question, do you think about traits like assertiveness, ambition, and determination?  

A lot of people may be surprised to realize that as a society, we often associate good leadership with stereotypically masculine traits. In fact, a range of different traits—including both stereotypically masculine and feminine traits—make effective leaders. This episode delves into the myth that good leadership is masculine leadership and explores how we can facilitate more diverse and representative leaders across our workplaces and our societies. 

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Felix Danbold, Assistant Professor, University College London School of Management  

Dr. Joyce He, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, University of California Los Angeles 

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:52:40 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1515 What makes a good leader? When you hear this question, do you think about traits like assertiveness, ambition, and determination?  

A lot of people may be surprised to realize that as a society, we often associate good leadership with stereotypically masculine traits. In fact, a range of different traits—including both stereotypically masculine and feminine traits—make effective leaders. This episode delves into the myth that good leadership is masculine leadership and explores how we can facilitate more diverse and representative leaders across our workplaces and our societies. 

Featured Guests:  

Dr. Felix Danbold, Assistant Professor, University College London School of Management  

Dr. Joyce He, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, University of California Los Angeles 

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Gender inequality has a one-size-fits-all solution 6 6 Myth: Gender inequality has a one-size-fits-all solution full f2adf9c8-b2cc-49b3-bc2a-1c2947856e6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/23bd5bb6 What is intersectionality, anyway? We’ll demystify it in this episode--and delve into the myth that gender inequality can have a one-size-fits-all solution. 

Intersectionality shows us how we need to consider how our different social identities such as race, gender, religion, Indigeneity, immigrant status, disability, and sexual identity all intersect to play a significant role in how we experience the world. So, rather than creating policies, services, and research that homogenize people, we need to make sure we apply intersectionality—or we risk leaving people behind. 

Featured Guests: 
Dr. Sharla Alegria, Assistant Professor of Sociology at University of Toronto
Dr. Courtney McCluney, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Cornell University

]]> What is intersectionality, anyway? We’ll demystify it in this episode--and delve into the myth that gender inequality can have a one-size-fits-all solution. 

Intersectionality shows us how we need to consider how our different social identities such as race, gender, religion, Indigeneity, immigrant status, disability, and sexual identity all intersect to play a significant role in how we experience the world. So, rather than creating policies, services, and research that homogenize people, we need to make sure we apply intersectionality—or we risk leaving people behind. 

Featured Guests: 
Dr. Sharla Alegria, Assistant Professor of Sociology at University of Toronto
Dr. Courtney McCluney, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Cornell University

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:08:27 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1548 What is intersectionality, anyway? We’ll demystify it in this episode--and delve into the myth that gender inequality can have a one-size-fits-all solution. 

Intersectionality shows us how we need to consider how our different social identities such as race, gender, religion, Indigeneity, immigrant status, disability, and sexual identity all intersect to play a significant role in how we experience the world. So, rather than creating policies, services, and research that homogenize people, we need to make sure we apply intersectionality—or we risk leaving people behind. 

Featured Guests: 
Dr. Sharla Alegria, Assistant Professor of Sociology at University of Toronto
Dr. Courtney McCluney, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Cornell University

]]> Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Sexual Harassment is a Women’s Issue and a Result of Sexual Desire 5 5 Myth: Sexual Harassment is a Women’s Issue and a Result of Sexual Desire full 9b407941-07c3-40d2-ab5f-bab3d928df3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9089c9e8 Sexual harassment is often portrayed as an issue that only concerns women, where women are victims of harassment because they were “asking for it” through their behaviours or dress. This portrayal puts the onus on women to stop harassment by simply changing their actions. . Yet, sexual harassment is not a “women’s issue” in the sense that victims can be of any gender and perpetrators tend to be men. This perception also ignores the reality that sexual harassment is often about having power and control over someone else. We bust this common myth to show that it is imperative that the social norms that drive harassment and toxic work cultures are addressed instead of blaming the actions of women.

Featured Guests:

Dr. NiCole Buchanan, Michigan State University

Dr. Rachel Ruttan, University of Toronto

Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera

For more research and resources please visit our website (https://www.gendereconomy.org) or click here .

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

]]> Sexual harassment is often portrayed as an issue that only concerns women, where women are victims of harassment because they were “asking for it” through their behaviours or dress. This portrayal puts the onus on women to stop harassment by simply changing their actions. . Yet, sexual harassment is not a “women’s issue” in the sense that victims can be of any gender and perpetrators tend to be men. This perception also ignores the reality that sexual harassment is often about having power and control over someone else. We bust this common myth to show that it is imperative that the social norms that drive harassment and toxic work cultures are addressed instead of blaming the actions of women.

Featured Guests:

Dr. NiCole Buchanan, Michigan State University

Dr. Rachel Ruttan, University of Toronto

Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera

For more research and resources please visit our website (https://www.gendereconomy.org) or click here .

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:57:44 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 2036 Sexual harassment is often portrayed as an issue that only concerns women, where women are victims of harassment because they were “asking for it” through their behaviours or dress. This portrayal puts the onus on women to stop harassment by simply changing their actions. . Yet, sexual harassment is not a “women’s issue” in the sense that victims can be of any gender and perpetrators tend to be men. This perception also ignores the reality that sexual harassment is often about having power and control over someone else. We bust this common myth to show that it is imperative that the social norms that drive harassment and toxic work cultures are addressed instead of blaming the actions of women. Featured Guests: Dr. NiCole Buchanan, Michigan State University Dr. Rachel Ruttan, University of Toronto Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera For more research and resources please visit our website (https://www.gendereconomy.org) or click here . For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here. This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org Sexual harassment is often portrayed as an issue that only concerns women, where women are victims of harassment because they were “asking for it” through their behaviours or dress. This portrayal puts the onus on women to stop harassment by simply changi Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Women Are More Risk-Averse Than Men 4 4 Myth: Women Are More Risk-Averse Than Men full a173ef09-b180-4aaa-b45b-e6f1bb8b887f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4d108be Popular discourse tends to depict women as less likely than men to take risks. Christine LaGarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, famously implied that women make less risky financial decisions when she stated that the financial crisis of 2008 would not have occurred “if it had been Lehman Sisters rather than Lehman Brothers”. But are women really more risk-averse than men? Research has in fact shown that men and women are more similar in their risk preferences than commonly believed. We bust this myth with leading experts to show that women may act more risk- averse only because of gender norms that place expectations on them to do so.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Thekla Morgenroth, previously of University of Exeter and now at Purdue University 

Dr. Julie Nelson, University of Massachusetts Boston

Research Mentioned:

  1. Booth, A.L. and Nelson, P. (2012). Gender Differences in Risk Behaviour: Does Nurture Matter? The Economic Journal 122(558), F56-F78.
  2. Botelho, T. and Abraham, M. (2017). Pursuing Quality: How Search Costs and Uncertainty Magnify Gender-based Double Standards in a Multistage Evaluation Process. Administrative Science Quarterly 62(4), 698-730.
  3. Kaplan, S. and Walley, N. (2016). The Risky Rhetoric of Female Risk Aversion. Stanford Social Innovation Review. https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_risky_rhetoric_of_female_risk_aversion
  4. Liu, E.M. and Zuo, S.X. (2019). Measuring the impact of interaction between children of a matrilineal and a patriarchal culture on gender differences in risk aversion. PNAS 116(14), 6713- 6719.
  5. Morgenroth, T., Fine, C., Ryan, M.K. and Genat, A.E. (2017). Sex, Drugs, and Reckless Driving: Are Measures Biased Toward Identifying Risk-Taking in Men? Social Psychological and Personality Science 9(6), 744-753.
  6. Nelson, J.A. (2015). Are Women Really More Risk-Averse Than Men? A Reanalysis of the Literature Using Expanded Methods. Journal of Economic Surveys 29(3), 566-585.


For more research and resources (https://www.gendereconomy.org) or click here .

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

]]> Popular discourse tends to depict women as less likely than men to take risks. Christine LaGarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, famously implied that women make less risky financial decisions when she stated that the financial crisis of 2008 would not have occurred “if it had been Lehman Sisters rather than Lehman Brothers”. But are women really more risk-averse than men? Research has in fact shown that men and women are more similar in their risk preferences than commonly believed. We bust this myth with leading experts to show that women may act more risk- averse only because of gender norms that place expectations on them to do so.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Thekla Morgenroth, previously of University of Exeter and now at Purdue University 

Dr. Julie Nelson, University of Massachusetts Boston

Research Mentioned:

  1. Booth, A.L. and Nelson, P. (2012). Gender Differences in Risk Behaviour: Does Nurture Matter? The Economic Journal 122(558), F56-F78.
  2. Botelho, T. and Abraham, M. (2017). Pursuing Quality: How Search Costs and Uncertainty Magnify Gender-based Double Standards in a Multistage Evaluation Process. Administrative Science Quarterly 62(4), 698-730.
  3. Kaplan, S. and Walley, N. (2016). The Risky Rhetoric of Female Risk Aversion. Stanford Social Innovation Review. https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_risky_rhetoric_of_female_risk_aversion
  4. Liu, E.M. and Zuo, S.X. (2019). Measuring the impact of interaction between children of a matrilineal and a patriarchal culture on gender differences in risk aversion. PNAS 116(14), 6713- 6719.
  5. Morgenroth, T., Fine, C., Ryan, M.K. and Genat, A.E. (2017). Sex, Drugs, and Reckless Driving: Are Measures Biased Toward Identifying Risk-Taking in Men? Social Psychological and Personality Science 9(6), 744-753.
  6. Nelson, J.A. (2015). Are Women Really More Risk-Averse Than Men? A Reanalysis of the Literature Using Expanded Methods. Journal of Economic Surveys 29(3), 566-585.


For more research and resources (https://www.gendereconomy.org) or click here .

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:17:02 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1554 Popular discourse tends to depict women as less likely than men to take risks. Christine LaGarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, famously implied that women make less risky financial decisions when she stated that the financial crisis of 2008 would not have occurred “if it had been Lehman Sisters rather than Lehman Brothers”. But are women really more risk-averse than men? Research has in fact shown that men and women are more similar in their risk preferences than commonly believed. We bust this myth with leading experts to show that women may act more risk- averse only because of gender norms that place expectations on them to do so. Featured Guests: Dr. Thekla Morgenroth, previously of University of Exeter and now at Purdue University  Dr. Julie Nelson, University of Massachusetts Boston Research Mentioned: Booth, A.L. and Nelson, P. (2012). Gender Differences in Risk Behaviour: Does Nurture Matter? The Economic Journal 122(558), F56-F78. Botelho, T. and Abraham, M. (2017). Pursuing Quality: How Search Costs and Uncertainty Magnify Gender-based Double Standards in a Multistage Evaluation Process. Administrative Science Quarterly 62(4), 698-730. Kaplan, S. and Walley, N. (2016). The Risky Rhetoric of Female Risk Aversion. Stanford Social Innovation Review. https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_risky_rhetoric_of_female_risk_aversion Liu, E.M. and Zuo, S.X. (2019). Measuring the impact of interaction between children of a matrilineal and a patriarchal culture on gender differences in risk aversion. PNAS 116(14), 6713- 6719. Morgenroth, T., Fine, C., Ryan, M.K. and Genat, A.E. (2017). Sex, Drugs, and Reckless Driving: Are Measures Biased Toward Identifying Risk-Taking in Men? Social Psychological and Personality Science 9(6), 744-753. Nelson, J.A. (2015). Are Women Really More Risk-Averse Than Men? A Reanalysis of the Literature Using Expanded Methods. Journal of Economic Surveys 29(3), 566-585. For more research and resources (https://www.gendereconomy.org) or click here . For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here. This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org Popular discourse tends to depict women as less likely than men to take risks. Christine LaGarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, famously implied that women make less risky financial decisions when she stated that the financial cris Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: It’s Not Us, It’s the Pipeline 3 3 Myth: It’s Not Us, It’s the Pipeline full 9e166b34-7a97-4181-ac12-128aae9c7a47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bee4328c There is a common belief that women are underrepresented in fields dominated by men, such as in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) sectors, because there are just not enough women in the pipeline. Some have argued that women choose not to enter these careers because they simply have different preferences or aspirations. In turn, this implies that companies and firms do not have responsibility for a lack of gender diversity. However, this is a myth. A substantial number of women are qualified to work in fields dominated by men. For instance, in 2015 in Canada, women accounted for 43% of university graduates from STEM programs. Yet, women with STEM degrees are less likely than men with the same degrees to work in science and technology occupations. We bust this myth with leading experts to show that companies and firms need to take more action to make  STEM fields more equitable and less gender segregated.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Sharla Alegria, University of Toronto

Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland, Former COO of AnitaB.org

Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera

For more research and resources related to women in STEM please visit our website (https://www.gendereconomy.org/women-in-stem/) or click here . 

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org


]]> There is a common belief that women are underrepresented in fields dominated by men, such as in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) sectors, because there are just not enough women in the pipeline. Some have argued that women choose not to enter these careers because they simply have different preferences or aspirations. In turn, this implies that companies and firms do not have responsibility for a lack of gender diversity. However, this is a myth. A substantial number of women are qualified to work in fields dominated by men. For instance, in 2015 in Canada, women accounted for 43% of university graduates from STEM programs. Yet, women with STEM degrees are less likely than men with the same degrees to work in science and technology occupations. We bust this myth with leading experts to show that companies and firms need to take more action to make  STEM fields more equitable and less gender segregated.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Sharla Alegria, University of Toronto

Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland, Former COO of AnitaB.org

Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera

For more research and resources related to women in STEM please visit our website (https://www.gendereconomy.org/women-in-stem/) or click here . 

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org


]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:54:12 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1869 There is a common belief that women are underrepresented in fields dominated by men, such as in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) sectors, because there are just not enough women in the pipeline. Some have argued that women choose not to enter these careers because they simply have different preferences or aspirations. In turn, this implies that companies and firms do not have responsibility for a lack of gender diversity. However, this is a myth. A substantial number of women are qualified to work in fields dominated by men. For instance, in 2015 in Canada, women accounted for 43% of university graduates from STEM programs. Yet, women with STEM degrees are less likely than men with the same degrees to work in science and technology occupations. We bust this myth with leading experts to show that companies and firms need to take more action to make  STEM fields more equitable and less gender segregated. Featured Guests: Dr. Sharla Alegria, University of Toronto Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland, Former COO of AnitaB.org Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera For more research and resources related to women in STEM please visit our website (https://www.gendereconomy.org/women-in-stem/) or click here .  For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here. This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org There is a common belief that women are underrepresented in fields dominated by men, such as in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) sectors, because there are just not enough women in the pipeline. Some have argued that women choose not to en Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Gender Quotas Thwart Meritocracy 2 2 Myth: Gender Quotas Thwart Meritocracy full cbbf11ae-142c-4c41-bc96-082359ddf45c https://share.transistor.fm/s/07fd0ea7 The issue of whether to implement gender quotas for leadership positions, boards, political parties, and other groups is hotly debated. Some have argued that quotas are necessary to push gender equality forward and create a more level playing field. Others believe that implementing quotas gives an unfair advantage to women who do not deserve these positions: if they did deserve them, they would achieve them on their own merit. In other words, they perceive that gender quotas thwart meritocracy. We bust this myth with leading experts to show how quotas can actually be more beneficial than harmful.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Rainbow Murray, Queen Mary University of London

Dr. Daehyun Kim, University of Toronto

Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera

For more research and resources related to gender quotas please visit our website (www.gendereconomy.org/quotas) or click here

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here. 

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

]]> The issue of whether to implement gender quotas for leadership positions, boards, political parties, and other groups is hotly debated. Some have argued that quotas are necessary to push gender equality forward and create a more level playing field. Others believe that implementing quotas gives an unfair advantage to women who do not deserve these positions: if they did deserve them, they would achieve them on their own merit. In other words, they perceive that gender quotas thwart meritocracy. We bust this myth with leading experts to show how quotas can actually be more beneficial than harmful.

Featured Guests:

Dr. Rainbow Murray, Queen Mary University of London

Dr. Daehyun Kim, University of Toronto

Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera

For more research and resources related to gender quotas please visit our website (www.gendereconomy.org/quotas) or click here

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here. 

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 The Institute for Gender and the Economy The Institute for Gender and the Economy 1335 The issue of whether to implement gender quotas for leadership positions, boards, political parties, and other groups is hotly debated. Some have argued that quotas are necessary to push gender equality forward and create a more level playing field. Others believe that implementing quotas gives an unfair advantage to women who do not deserve these positions: if they did deserve them, they would achieve them on their own merit. In other words, they perceive that gender quotas thwart meritocracy. We bust this myth with leading experts to show how quotas can actually be more beneficial than harmful. Featured Guests: Dr. Rainbow Murray, Queen Mary University of London Dr. Daehyun Kim, University of Toronto Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera For more research and resources related to gender quotas please visit our website (www.gendereconomy.org/quotas) or click here For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.  This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org The issue of whether to implement gender quotas for leadership positions, boards, political parties, and other groups is hotly debated. Some have argued that quotas are necessary to push gender equality forward and create a more level playing field. Other Feminism, Investing, Women in STEM, Business No Myth: Gender Equality Only Benefits Women 1 1 Myth: Gender Equality Only Benefits Women full d7de2761-e50f-4e27-9bed-c40d103f7ddd https://share.transistor.fm/s/26308fcc Conversations around gender equality tend to focus on the significant barriers to resources and opportunities that women face. As a result of this focus, there is a pervasive myth that gender equality will only benefit women. Yet, contrary to this myth, gender equality benefits everyone. All people grapple with gender roles and stereotypes. We bust this myth with leading experts to show how, faster child development, greater peace, and economic prosperity are related to gender equality!

Featured Guests:

Paulette Senior, Canadian Women’s Foundation 

Michael Flood, Queensland University of Technology 

Jake Stika, Next Gen Men

Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera

For more research and resources related to gender equality please visit our website (www.gendereconomy.org) or click here. 

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

]]> Conversations around gender equality tend to focus on the significant barriers to resources and opportunities that women face. As a result of this focus, there is a pervasive myth that gender equality will only benefit women. Yet, contrary to this myth, gender equality benefits everyone. All people grapple with gender roles and stereotypes. We bust this myth with leading experts to show how, faster child development, greater peace, and economic prosperity are related to gender equality!

Featured Guests:

Paulette Senior, Canadian Women’s Foundation 

Michael Flood, Queensland University of Technology 

Jake Stika, Next Gen Men

Hosted by Alyson Colón and Carmina Ravanera

For more research and resources related to gender equality please visit our website (www.gendereconomy.org) or click here. 

For transcript + show notes please visit out website (www.gendereconomy.org/Busted) or click here.

This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

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