Gender Analytics for Innovation

National Taiwan University via Coursera

Overview

Discover how Gender Analytics can revolutionize the way we understand and innovate products, services, and policies in the introductory course of the 5-course Gender Analytics Specialization offered by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Dive deep into why traditional approaches may fail to address or even recognize the varied needs and impacts on different genders. Learn why women are disproportionately affected by car accidents, financial products, automation, and seemingly gender-neutral policies.

In this course, you will lay the groundwork for applying a gender lens to analyze and innovate, familiarizing yourself with essential concepts such as sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and intersectionality. Explore how unintentional biases in policies, products, services, and processes can lead to overlooked opportunities and unnecessary risks. Unpack the assumptions that fuel these biases and challenge the norms driving exclusion and inequality. Through Gender Analytics, uncover transformative innovations and assess your competencies to embark on a journey towards creating a concrete work plan for your Gender Analytics project. Offered by the National Taiwan University and available on Coursera, this course is suited for anyone interested in Business Intelligence, Inclusion, and Innovation.