From prejudice to harm – current policies targeting trans people follow a clear pattern of escalation International

From prejudice to harm – current policies targeting trans people follow a clear pattern of escalation

Public debates about transgender issues are often framed as disagreements over evidence or safety. In my new article published in the International Journal of Transgender Health, I argue current policy shifts are better understood as part of a recognisable escalation pattern. I call this “trans eliminationism” – efforts to remove trans people from social, legal […]

‘She should have seen it coming’: How radicalization policies put the burden on Muslim mothers International

‘She should have seen it coming’: How radicalization policies put the burden on Muslim mothers

For several years now, the radicalization of young people has been making headlines. This phenomenon can be linked to the far-right movement, as we saw on May 30 in Shawinigan during a demonstration calling for a “White Québec,” or revolve around other forms of radicalism, including Islamist movements. Whenever a young person is involved in […]

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones International

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones

Executives are facing pressure from boards, employees, regulators and consumers to either defend or abandon diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Many are retreating from their DEI commitments. But in the rush to respond to political headwinds, a more fundamental question is going unasked: Is inclusion a moral imperative? As marketing scholars who study consumer ethics […]