Research Overview
Purpose
The purpose of this research is to be better understand the work experiences and experiences of racism for Indigenous, Black and Racialized women under equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and anti-oppression (AO) policy-led women’s organizations within the gender- based violence (GBV) sector in Hamilton, Ontario.
Why is this Research Important?
With this research we hope to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of Indigenous, Black and Racialized women working in EDI & AO policy-led women’s organizations to: ​
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Broaden the current understanding of the effectiveness and efficacy of existing EDI & AI policies to improve work experiences for Indigenous, Black and Racialized women workers in the GBV sector under these policies.
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Guide supports and best practices grounded in the lived experiences of Indigenous, Black and Racialized women in GBV workspaces.
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Inform possible new organizational policies within the GBV space.
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Document lessons learned which can be used as a resource and tool for future research or evaluations.
What is the Research Approach?
This research will utilize the stories and experiences from semi-structured interviews as well as conduct a discourse analysis of EDI & AO policies.
The study will also be guided by an advisory committee of five Indigenous, Black and/or Racialized elders.
Who is Responsible for the Research and Who Funded the Project?
This research is a collaboration between SACHA and Dr. Ruth Rodney, a registered nurse, and Assistant Professor at York University; it is funded through the Partnership Engage Grant.
The Partnership Engage Grant provides short-term and timely support for partnered research activities to inform decision-making; it is meant to respond to immediate needs and time constraints facing organizations in non-academic sectors allowing for knowledge, expertise and capability sharing on topics of mutual interest to address the immediate need.