Testing Page
A page to test out design ideas.
1. Gender biases in STEM and innovation: Lack of structural support for women in STEM and innovation fields lead to lower numbers of women with patents and lower rates of publication for women in engineering fields.
2. Narrow framing of research outputs: Lack of inclusivity in formulating and communicating the outputs of research can perpetuate biases, limit benefits for marginalized groups, and even create negative impacts.
3. Cisgender and heteronormative values in STEM: Issues of queer belonging and lack of role models can create feelings of isolation for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
4. Resilience as a primary objective: Over-emphasis on resilience as the main goal of energy projects tends to obscure systemic barriers that force marginalized communities into a need to build resilience in the first place.
5. Access to STEM for disabled individuals: Attitudinal barriers, accessing accommodations, and exclusive environments create barriers for disabled individuals in academic and professional settings.
6. Overlooked impacts on Indigenous communities: Energy projects have often violated treaties and disrupted traditional governance and livelihoods for Indigenous communities due to lack of inclusion and disregard for Indigenous sovereignty.
7. Data and knowledge Gaps: A lack of disaggregated data on race, gender, disability, income, and geography limits the ability to identify inequities and design targeted interventions in the electrification sector.
8. Affordability and Access: Many households and communities—particularly those with low incomes or in rural and remote areas—face financial and logistical barriers to adopting electric technologies or accessing clean energy programs.
9. Policy and Regulatory gGaps: Existing policies and incentives often overlook equity considerations, favoring large-scale industrial or urban projects over community-led and inclusive solutions.
