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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.

  1. SEP 8

    Busting myths around Indigenous entrepreneurship

    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

    39 min

  2. JUL 7

    Myth: Philanthropy belongs to rich, white men

    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

    35 min

  3. JUN 9

    Myth: Care work is low value

    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

    29 min

  4. MAY 12

    Myth: The tradwife movement empowers women by affirming traditional gender roles

    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

    40 min

  5. APR 7

    Myth: The business case for diversity is effective in creating equality

    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

    31 min

  6. MAR 10

    Myth: Women should step aside as they age; men should step up

    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

    28 min

  7. 2024-11-11

    Myth: Artificial intelligence is bias-free

    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

    30 min

  8. 2024-09-09

    Special Episode - Dr. Jen Gunter on menstruation myths

    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

    41 min
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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.

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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
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