Intersectionality
Intersectionality is a framework for understanding how social identities—such as gender, race, ethnicity, social class, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and gender identity—overlap with one another and with systems of power that oppress and advantage people in the workplace and broader community. Applying this perspective to your work is critical to building a more inclusive working environment.
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Catalyst Statement on Historic 2016 Presidential Nomination (Media Release)
Catalyst, the global expert on accelerating progress for women through workplace inclusion, is proud to see a woman nominated for President of the United States for the first time by one of the country's major political parties. The historic nature of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s candidacy is an unprecedented victory for all women in leadership—proving women can do anything—including successfully climb the ranks of government to compete for the highest office of a country.
Catalyst Honors Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gap Inc. for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts (Media Release)
Catalyst's 2016 Awards Conference and Dinner Honored Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gap Inc. for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in the Workplace.
Catalyst rend hommage au premier ministre du Canada, Justin Trudeau, et à Gap Inc. pour leurs efforts en matière de diversité et d’inclusion (Communiqué de presse)
NEW YORK, NY (le 16 mars 2016) — Aujourd’hui, plus de 1 600 invités, parmi lesquels des PDG et des membres de la haute direction de sociétés multinationales d’envergure, firmes professionnelles, […]
Press Play: Four Podcasts Women Of Color Should Listen To (Blog Post)
Whether you’re looking for some inspiration to help you get through the day or insight on important issues in our community, black content curators are serving up podcasts for everyone.
Ask Deborah: How Do We Change the “Picture” for Women of Color? (Blog Post)
The “old boys’ club” that is the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences—its voting population is 94% white, mostly men and has an average age of 63—continues to essentially leave out women, African Americans, Latina/os, Asian Americans, and Native Americans from its awards and recognitions.
Nationwide – Prioritizing LGBT Workplace Inclusion (Practices)
The well-known Nationwide slogan, “On Your Side,” embodies Nationwide’s culture of inclusion. Nationwide brings this slogan to life by putting its people first–whether by prioritizing “we value people” as one […]
２０１６年カタリスト・アワード受賞者を発表 (メディアリリース)
カタリストは、Gap Inc.の革新的で世界的なイニシアチブである「女性と機会」に２０１６年のカタリスト・アワードを授与します。
They Had A Dream: Martin Luther King’s Vision Lives On In These Leaders (Blog Post)
My great-grandmother had a dream that she, her daughters, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren would have opportunities beyond the roles that her parents had as sharecroppers and housemaids. Decades later, I made it a point to bring her vision to fruition by becoming the first person in my family to graduate from college.
Your Take: Will the UK’s Push to Remove Names from Job and College Applications Combat Racial Bias? (Blog Post)
Many people believe that their birth names have hindered their advancement in their education and their careers, and there is research to prove that is the case. According to a 2003 study conducted by Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullainathan that examined racial discrimination in the workforce, resumes with white-sounding names got 50% more callbacks for interviews than those with black-sounding names.
Four Inspirational Toys That Break Stereotypes (Blog Post)
This holiday season, let’s give our children toys that serve two purposes: they should be fun to play with and introduce kids to careers that traditionally have lacked gender and racial diversity. Over the past few years, several toys have been put out on the market that do just that. Here are a fe
Rising To The Top: The Importance Of Resources For Women Of Color (Blog Post)
Without trust, biases and stereotyping may influence how coworkers and managers interact with their women of color colleagues. Black women’s perceived stereotyping by their coworkers also hindered their advancement.
Catalyst Canada Participates in OSC Roundtable to Discuss Compliance with Gender Diversity Rules (Media Release)
Catalyst Canada Executive Director Alex Johnston participated in a roundtable hosted by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to discuss the first review of TSX-listed issuers since the implementation of new disclosure requirements regarding the representation of women on boards and in senior management.
Taking Down The Confederate Flag And Other Small Wins (Blog Post)
The passage of time does not heal all wounds, but it can make a start.
Charleston Shows Racism Is Still With Us (Blog Post)
To fight the discrimination we’ve uncovered in our nearly twenty years of research on women of color at work, Catalyst has also launched the 2015 Women of Color Research Agenda: New Approaches and New Solutions, which will allow us to expand our groundbreaking research in this area and make progress not just on identifying problems but offering solutions.
Ten Awesome LGBT Activist Heroes You Need To Celebrate This Pride Month (Blog Post)
LGBT people are still not fully equal under the law, but these 10 amazing individuals took great strides to get them a little bit closer.
Five Things LGBT People Have Now That They Didn’t When Pride Month Was First Celebrated (Blog Post)
Former President Bill Clinton declared June Gay & Lesbian Pride Month in 2000. Pride Month has since evolved to include the celebration of bisexual and transgender people as well. This June we’re celebrating big wins for the LGBT community—and taking a look at what a difference 15 years makes!
Ask Deborah: What Have You Learned From The Fight For LGBT Rights? (Blog Post)
In honor of LGBT Pride Month, we are using June’s column to share Deborah’s personal experience with LGBT advocacy and her advice on how to be an ally in this critical area.
Catalyst’s Women Of Color Summit: A New Course Of Action (Blog Post)
Women in the workplace are often confronted with obstacles that impede their advancement to leadership positions. For women of color, visible minority women, and indigenous women, these obstacles are affected by the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, and gender.
Women of Color Remain Severely Underrepresented in U.S. Workforce and on Boards (Media Release)
Recent data from Catalyst shows that women of color make up only 16.5% of the S&P 500 labor force. And as job level increases, the number of women of color decreases drastically—especially at the executive and C-suite levels. As a call to action, Catalyst will host the Women of Color Summit, gathering global experts to provide fresh thinking and spark change for women of color.
Profile In Disruption: Disrupting The Default For Women Of Color (Blog Post)
As we reflect on the strides and accomplishments made by African Americans during Black History Month, we’re also faced with the reality that women of color are still confronted with hurdles in the workplace. They’re often stereotyped, have limited opportunities, and they’re on the low end of the wage gap.