Myth: Gender Equality Only Benefits Women

Show Notes

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

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

What is 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.