SDG Goal 5 Gender Equality
Standing
Undergraduate
Type of Proposal
Oral Research Presentation
Challenges Theme
Open Challenge
Faculty Sponsor
N/A
Proposal
Learn more at www.uwindsor.ca/uwilldiscover/303/submit-proposal A lack of gender equity impacts women and girls’ lives on the micro level and the global economy on the macro level. With a focus on the United Nation’s fifth goal for Sustainable Development and Growth, this presentation analyzes the causes of gender inequality and efforts to make societies more equitable world-wide. Stories of real-life women’s experiences who have suffered from the lack of respect and resources are featured. The global scope of this problem and its relation to intersectional identity are also addressed. To conclude, the presentation switches to a local focus emphasizing what the University of Windsor endeavors to improve gender equity on campus.Â
Grand Challenges
Viable, Healthy and Safe Communities
SDG Goal 5 Gender Equality
Learn more at www.uwindsor.ca/uwilldiscover/303/submit-proposal A lack of gender equity impacts women and girls’ lives on the micro level and the global economy on the macro level. With a focus on the United Nation’s fifth goal for Sustainable Development and Growth, this presentation analyzes the causes of gender inequality and efforts to make societies more equitable world-wide. Stories of real-life women’s experiences who have suffered from the lack of respect and resources are featured. The global scope of this problem and its relation to intersectional identity are also addressed. To conclude, the presentation switches to a local focus emphasizing what the University of Windsor endeavors to improve gender equity on campus.Â