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Understanding Psychosocial Factors and Hazards
The psychosocial factors described in Guarding Minds are elements that psychologically and/or socially impact the health, safety and well-being of employees, either positively or negatively.
Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
These whiteboard animation videos on the 13 factors in the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace will be a helpful resource for all workplaces in Ottawa. Let’s keep the conversation going about mental health. Each of the videos has a facilitator’s guide to help get the conversation started.
What is Intersectionality?
Intersectionality is a concept that can help policy makers and sport programmers understand how different types of discrimination – like racism, homophobia, and ableism – combine to prevent some women and girls from participating in sport.
Women’s Experiences of Changing in a Public Change Room
In this paper, I argue that everyday spaces such as change rooms and locker rooms are important spaces in which social understandings of the female body manifest.
She Belongs: Building Social Connection for Lasting Participation in Sport
Through positive sport experiences, girls are more likely to reap the benefits of sport participation and grow into confident and motivated leaders.
Girls and outdoor play: looking for more equality and equity
This article is an overview of the relationships between boys and girls in public space. Based on an extensive literature review and own research we look at the causes of this gender inequality as well at the possible solutions.
Helping women say “yes” to golf
In this blog, Lindsay Knowlton offers strategies and tips, based on research and her own experiences, to help golf clubs and organizations create inclusive, welcoming environments that help women say “yes” to golf.
Are you afraid of the dark T.O?
Are You Afraid of the Dark T.O? is a temporary public outdoor installation for young women and girls that will use unique seating arrangements and LED lighting to improve perceptions of safety at night and encourage after-dark use. By the end of 2022, we hope to translate a series of meaningful engagement opportunities with women and girls into an installation located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Sexism in the Playground. Why making space for girls matters
Some experts say the design of many playgrounds is sexist, as much more space is devoted to boys, who tend to play sports more than girls.
Gender Equity and Recreation Workshop #1 — Creating a Strong Culture and Shared Commitment
The workshop focused on three specific topics regarding organizational support for girls, women and gender diverse individuals.
