Reaching new heights: Findings from the summit of Banff on the progress of gender and diversity in Canada

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to highlight findings from research presented at the 2006 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada conference in Banff, Alberta.

Design/methodology

Ten papers, of interest to Equal Opportunities International readers, were selected from the proceedings and presentations made at the conference for this report. The papers themselves vary in terms of research design and methodology. There was a mix of conceptual/review papers and empirical studies, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Findings

Findings from the empirical studies showed that women and minorities continue to face barriers in employment and the workplace. Women continue to experience gender role stereotypes detrimental to their careers, while minorities face both discrimination and harassment at work.

Originality/value

Each of the papers selected demonstrated new insights, both conceptually and empirically, and contributes to the literature on diversity.

Citation

Ng, E.S.W. (2007), "Reaching new heights: Findings from the summit of Banff on the progress of gender and diversity in Canada", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 71-76. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150710726543