Beyond the Binary: Exploring Queer Lens Investing

By Chathuni Uduwela

The male-female binary serves as a common point of reference for conversations on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. The premise that biological sex and gender are binary and wholly aligned with each other means that people situated elsewhere along the gender spectrum—particularly those who are non-binary or non-conforming—are often overlooked.

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Rose-tinted glasses? What it Means to Adopt a Gender Lens in the World of Social Investment

By Chathuni Uduwela 

Gender has a material effect on social, economic, and political experience. In nearly every aspect of life, there is a discernible difference between the opportunities available to men, women, and non-binary or non-conforming individuals; this in turn results in gaps in attainment along various dimensions including education, health, and livelihoods. These gaps pose persistent challenges to policymakers who strive to minimize the differences in policy impact across various segments of their target populations.

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