The Gender+ in Research Collective works to promote a community in which gender and other intersections of identity, including race, class, sexuality, ability and others, are considered when conducting research. Our project focuses on capacity building and providing the tools researchers need to utilize a gender+ lens.
Intersectional gender analysis refers to the mainstreaming of gender, and other identity intersections, throughout the research process. This means acknowledging the impact gendered intersections have on individuals’ realities as they move through the world. Research which seeks to address these different lived experiences, and incorporate critical, intersectional analysis of data, methodologies, reporting and distribution, ensures a higher level of scientific quality.
When research ignores the relevance of intersectionality, findings have the potential to be incomplete or inaccurate in the conclusions that are drawn. The primary objective of gender+ analysis is to work towards a more thorough understanding of a diverse population’s experiences.