Wendy Cukier
Biographic Data
| ID | 813837 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Wendy Cukier |
| GIVEN NAMES | Wendy |
| FAMILY NAME | Cukier |
| SIGNATURE | CUKIER W |
| AFFILIATIONS | Toronto Metropolitan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4917-850X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 48 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Black music in Canada: Cultural power, economic impact, and systemic inequities
This study examines how Black music significantly shapes Canada’s cultural and economic landscape while illuminating systemic challenges that hinder Black music professionals. Guided by the Critical Ecological Model, we analyze individual, organizational, and societal factors shaping Black music in Canada and translate results into level-specific implications (Cukier et. al., Citation2013). A mixed-methods design integrated survey data from 1,702…
Advancing inclusive innovation in Canada: The impact of the IIE-Net project
Purpose Situated in the context of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems, this article explores the impact of an action-oriented, collaborative research network, the Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship Network (IIE-Net), aimed at advancing inclusion for entrepreneurs from equity-deserving groups by addressing barriers and enablers at the societal, organizational and individual levels. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on principles o…
Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities
Immigrants and house prices: Myths and Realities
Purpose This paper aims to dissect myths from realities. It delves into the nuanced relationship between immigration and housing, emphasizing that while correlation exists, causation is not straightforward. By exploring factors beyond immigration driving housing costs and the multifaceted impact of immigration on labour markets and economic growth, the paper seeks to inform evidence-based policies. It underscores immigration's pivotal role in fil…
Interplay for change in equality, diversity and inclusion studies
In equality, diversity and inclusion studies, there is often an underlying assumption that research will advance equality and inclusion. Yet scholars increasingly point to a gap between theory and practice to achieve change. While paradigmatic differences in how change is framed may in part account for this gap, we argue that ‘action knowledges’ drawn from different paradigms are both important and ‘commensurable’ once a change agenda is adopted.…
The state of diversity among leadership roles within Canada's largest arts and cultural institutions
Purpose This paper aims to answer the following research questions: Does the Canadian Arts Summit's membership (i.e. Canada’s largest cultural institutions) reflect Canada's diversity? What is the state of diversity among leadership roles within Canada's largest cultural institutions when viewed through a geographical, gender and racial diversity, and intersectional lens? Design/methodology/approach Employing a geographic, gender, racial diversit…
Support Mechanisms for Canada’s Cultural and Creative Sectors during Covid-19
The cultural and creative industries enhance the quality of life for Canadians and visitors to Canada. However, definitions of the sector vary, presenting challenges for researchers and policymakers. Government data shows that the pandemic job and revenue loss were disproportionate in the arts. The Canadian government created a range of financial tools (grants and subsidies) to support the sector during the Pandemic. This paper analyzes these fin…
Racialized leaders leading Canadian universities
As of our most recent census data, racialized people comprise 22.3% of the Canadian population (Statistics Canada, 2016). Canadian universities have espoused commitments to diversity and inclusion but there has long been a gap between the rhetoric and practice. Research has demonstrated that under-representation is a problem at all levels of academia but particularly within the senior ranks. Drawing on an original dataset representing 324 senior …
Changing the narrative: Shaping legislation to advance diversity on boards in Canada
Purpose This paper examines actors and discourses shaping new Canadian legislation designed to advance diversity in corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach This paper performs a stakeholder and discourse analysis drawing on texts of parliamentary debates. Findings The paper illuminates tensions regarding definitions of diversity, its importance for boards of directors and the mechanisms favoured for implementation. Official discourses e…
Facilitating women entrepreneurship in Canada: The case of Wekh
Purpose This paper aims to provide a multi-level framework for exploring women entrepreneurship in Canada. The authors examine the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), a platform to advance women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Design/methodology/approach The authors analyze the major elements associated with the processes and strategies in WEKH through a case study approach. Findings The findings presented in this paper clearly s…
(In)visibility in the margins: Covid-19, women entrepreneurs and the need for inclusive recovery
Purpose This paper aims to extend Lewis and Simpson’s (2010) work on the complexity of (in)visibility and explores what it means to women’s entrepreneurship in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This piece contributes to the special issue on COVID-19 and the impact on women entrepreneurs. Specifically, it applies an (in)visibility lens to argue that responses to COVID-19 in Canada negatively affect women entrepreneur…
Differential Impacts during Covid-19 in Canada: A Look at Diverse Individuals and Their Businesses
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting all segments of society. This study investigates the pandemic's economic and social impacts on diverse groups in Canada, including women, immigrants, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and racialized people. Using two large online Statistics Canada surveys, which are neither random nor weighted to represent the Canadian population, we consider quantitative differences in th…
The Representation of Women and Racialized Minorities as Expert Sources On-Air in Canadian Public Affairs Television
Background Research shows that women and racialized minorities are misrepresented and underrepresented across popular media. To date, however, limited attention has been given to the representation of these groups as expert news sources within Canadian television. Analysis This study conducts an analysis of three public affairs shows aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Ontario Educational Communications Authority over a four-mo…
The diversity of professional Canadian Muslim women: Faith, agency, and ‘performing’ identity
This article examines how identities are constructed and performed by a sample of Muslim women in the Canadian workplace. This research will provide new insights on how Muslim women disclose or ‘perform’ their identities in different contexts. This study will build upon previous research on identity construction of ethnic minorities in the workplace and intersectionality and the workplace experiences of Muslim women by conducting interviews with …
Social Innovation and University-Driven Refugee Resettlement
Faced with “wicked” social problems, the need to respond quickly and to do more with less, governments and citizens are turning to social innovation models to find new ways of creating positive imp
Between the corporation and the closet: Ethically researching LGBTQ+ identities in the workplace
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to engage the ecological model as a conceptual tool to examine the ethics of conducting research on LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace. In particular, it focuses on outness and the act of outing in research. Design/methodology/approach Established methodologies for studying LGBTQ+ persons in the workplace are examined using a critical outness lens. The ecological model is used to identify a critical path forw…
Representing women? Leadership roles and women in Canadian broadcast news
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the representation of women in Canadian broadcast news coverage, exploring the notion of substantive representation as it relates to gender, leadership and framing. Design/methodology/approach Using computer-aided text analysis software, the authors analyzed the frequency of women appearing in on-air roles, the way in which they are framed, as well as technical and expressive details, such as how th…
Correlates of Career Satisfaction in Canada-the Immigrants' Experience
Globalization of gun culture transnational reflections on pistolization and masculinity, flows and resistance
The illicit firearms trade in North America
Gun violence in North American is the subject of much speculation and debate, often based on limited or incomplete empirical evidence. We summarize the regulatory frameworks in Mexico, the United States and Canada, and provide statistics on gun misuse in these countries. Based on our analysis of publicly available information on sources of crime guns, we conclude that while the United States is a major supplier of illegal handguns to Canada and i…
Canadian regulation of private security in an international perspective
More guns, more death
It is contended that easier access to small arms increases the likelihood of misuse, on the basis of evidence comparing rates of firearm mortality and availability both between comparably developed countries, contrasting particularly the United States and others, and in different regions of individual countries. For example, firearm mortality is often greater in rural areas than urban. Possible inaccuracies in data collection are considered, but …
Mind Abuse: Media Violence in the Information Age
Interplay for change in equality, diversity and inclusion studies
In equality, diversity and inclusion studies, there is often an underlying assumption that research will advance equality and inclusion. Yet scholars increasingly point to a gap between theory and practice to achieve change. While paradigmatic differences in how change is framed may in part account for this gap, we argue that ‘action knowledges’ drawn from different paradigms are both important and ‘commensurable’ once a change agenda is adopted.…
Differential Impacts during Covid-19 in Canada: A Look at Diverse Individuals and Their Businesses
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting all segments of society. This study investigates the pandemic's economic and social impacts on diverse groups in Canada, including women, immigrants, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and racialized people. Using two large online Statistics Canada surveys, which are neither random nor weighted to represent the Canadian population, we consider quantitative differences in th…
The illicit firearms trade in North America
Gun violence in North American is the subject of much speculation and debate, often based on limited or incomplete empirical evidence. We summarize the regulatory frameworks in Mexico, the United States and Canada, and provide statistics on gun misuse in these countries. Based on our analysis of publicly available information on sources of crime guns, we conclude that while the United States is a major supplier of illegal handguns to Canada and i…
Facilitating women entrepreneurship in Canada: The case of Wekh
Purpose This paper aims to provide a multi-level framework for exploring women entrepreneurship in Canada. The authors examine the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), a platform to advance women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Design/methodology/approach The authors analyze the major elements associated with the processes and strategies in WEKH through a case study approach. Findings The findings presented in this paper clearly s…
(In)visibility in the margins: Covid-19, women entrepreneurs and the need for inclusive recovery
Purpose This paper aims to extend Lewis and Simpson’s (2010) work on the complexity of (in)visibility and explores what it means to women’s entrepreneurship in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This piece contributes to the special issue on COVID-19 and the impact on women entrepreneurs. Specifically, it applies an (in)visibility lens to argue that responses to COVID-19 in Canada negatively affect women entrepreneur…
The Representation of Women and Racialized Minorities as Expert Sources On-Air in Canadian Public Affairs Television
Background Research shows that women and racialized minorities are misrepresented and underrepresented across popular media. To date, however, limited attention has been given to the representation of these groups as expert news sources within Canadian television. Analysis This study conducts an analysis of three public affairs shows aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Ontario Educational Communications Authority over a four-mo…
Representing women? Leadership roles and women in Canadian broadcast news
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the representation of women in Canadian broadcast news coverage, exploring the notion of substantive representation as it relates to gender, leadership and framing. Design/methodology/approach Using computer-aided text analysis software, the authors analyzed the frequency of women appearing in on-air roles, the way in which they are framed, as well as technical and expressive details, such as how th…
Changing the narrative: Shaping legislation to advance diversity on boards in Canada
Purpose This paper examines actors and discourses shaping new Canadian legislation designed to advance diversity in corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach This paper performs a stakeholder and discourse analysis drawing on texts of parliamentary debates. Findings The paper illuminates tensions regarding definitions of diversity, its importance for boards of directors and the mechanisms favoured for implementation. Official discourses e…
Correlates of Career Satisfaction in Canada-the Immigrants' Experience
The state of diversity among leadership roles within Canada's largest arts and cultural institutions
Purpose This paper aims to answer the following research questions: Does the Canadian Arts Summit's membership (i.e. Canada’s largest cultural institutions) reflect Canada's diversity? What is the state of diversity among leadership roles within Canada's largest cultural institutions when viewed through a geographical, gender and racial diversity, and intersectional lens? Design/methodology/approach Employing a geographic, gender, racial diversit…
Social Innovation and University-Driven Refugee Resettlement
Faced with “wicked” social problems, the need to respond quickly and to do more with less, governments and citizens are turning to social innovation models to find new ways of creating positive imp
Globalization of gun culture transnational reflections on pistolization and masculinity, flows and resistance
Canadian regulation of private security in an international perspective
Mind Abuse: Media Violence in the Information Age
More guns, more death
It is contended that easier access to small arms increases the likelihood of misuse, on the basis of evidence comparing rates of firearm mortality and availability both between comparably developed countries, contrasting particularly the United States and others, and in different regions of individual countries. For example, firearm mortality is often greater in rural areas than urban. Possible inaccuracies in data collection are considered, but …
Canadian regulation of private security in an international perspective
The illicit firearms trade in North America
Gun violence in North American is the subject of much speculation and debate, often based on limited or incomplete empirical evidence. We summarize the regulatory frameworks in Mexico, the United States and Canada, and provide statistics on gun misuse in these countries. Based on our analysis of publicly available information on sources of crime guns, we conclude that while the United States is a major supplier of illegal handguns to Canada and i…
Globalization of gun culture transnational reflections on pistolization and masculinity, flows and resistance
Correlates of Career Satisfaction in Canada-the Immigrants' Experience
Representing women? Leadership roles and women in Canadian broadcast news
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the representation of women in Canadian broadcast news coverage, exploring the notion of substantive representation as it relates to gender, leadership and framing. Design/methodology/approach Using computer-aided text analysis software, the authors analyzed the frequency of women appearing in on-air roles, the way in which they are framed, as well as technical and expressive details, such as how th…
The diversity of professional Canadian Muslim women: Faith, agency, and ‘performing’ identity
This article examines how identities are constructed and performed by a sample of Muslim women in the Canadian workplace. This research will provide new insights on how Muslim women disclose or ‘perform’ their identities in different contexts. This study will build upon previous research on identity construction of ethnic minorities in the workplace and intersectionality and the workplace experiences of Muslim women by conducting interviews with …
Social Innovation and University-Driven Refugee Resettlement
Faced with “wicked” social problems, the need to respond quickly and to do more with less, governments and citizens are turning to social innovation models to find new ways of creating positive imp
Between the corporation and the closet: Ethically researching LGBTQ+ identities in the workplace
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to engage the ecological model as a conceptual tool to examine the ethics of conducting research on LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace. In particular, it focuses on outness and the act of outing in research. Design/methodology/approach Established methodologies for studying LGBTQ+ persons in the workplace are examined using a critical outness lens. The ecological model is used to identify a critical path forw…
The Representation of Women and Racialized Minorities as Expert Sources On-Air in Canadian Public Affairs Television
Background Research shows that women and racialized minorities are misrepresented and underrepresented across popular media. To date, however, limited attention has been given to the representation of these groups as expert news sources within Canadian television. Analysis This study conducts an analysis of three public affairs shows aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Ontario Educational Communications Authority over a four-mo…
Facilitating women entrepreneurship in Canada: The case of Wekh
Purpose This paper aims to provide a multi-level framework for exploring women entrepreneurship in Canada. The authors examine the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), a platform to advance women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. Design/methodology/approach The authors analyze the major elements associated with the processes and strategies in WEKH through a case study approach. Findings The findings presented in this paper clearly s…
(In)visibility in the margins: Covid-19, women entrepreneurs and the need for inclusive recovery
Purpose This paper aims to extend Lewis and Simpson’s (2010) work on the complexity of (in)visibility and explores what it means to women’s entrepreneurship in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This piece contributes to the special issue on COVID-19 and the impact on women entrepreneurs. Specifically, it applies an (in)visibility lens to argue that responses to COVID-19 in Canada negatively affect women entrepreneur…
Differential Impacts during Covid-19 in Canada: A Look at Diverse Individuals and Their Businesses
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting all segments of society. This study investigates the pandemic's economic and social impacts on diverse groups in Canada, including women, immigrants, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and racialized people. Using two large online Statistics Canada surveys, which are neither random nor weighted to represent the Canadian population, we consider quantitative differences in th…
Support Mechanisms for Canada’s Cultural and Creative Sectors during Covid-19
The cultural and creative industries enhance the quality of life for Canadians and visitors to Canada. However, definitions of the sector vary, presenting challenges for researchers and policymakers. Government data shows that the pandemic job and revenue loss were disproportionate in the arts. The Canadian government created a range of financial tools (grants and subsidies) to support the sector during the Pandemic. This paper analyzes these fin…
Racialized leaders leading Canadian universities
As of our most recent census data, racialized people comprise 22.3% of the Canadian population (Statistics Canada, 2016). Canadian universities have espoused commitments to diversity and inclusion but there has long been a gap between the rhetoric and practice. Research has demonstrated that under-representation is a problem at all levels of academia but particularly within the senior ranks. Drawing on an original dataset representing 324 senior …
Changing the narrative: Shaping legislation to advance diversity on boards in Canada
Purpose This paper examines actors and discourses shaping new Canadian legislation designed to advance diversity in corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach This paper performs a stakeholder and discourse analysis drawing on texts of parliamentary debates. Findings The paper illuminates tensions regarding definitions of diversity, its importance for boards of directors and the mechanisms favoured for implementation. Official discourses e…
Interplay for change in equality, diversity and inclusion studies
In equality, diversity and inclusion studies, there is often an underlying assumption that research will advance equality and inclusion. Yet scholars increasingly point to a gap between theory and practice to achieve change. While paradigmatic differences in how change is framed may in part account for this gap, we argue that ‘action knowledges’ drawn from different paradigms are both important and ‘commensurable’ once a change agenda is adopted.…
The state of diversity among leadership roles within Canada's largest arts and cultural institutions
Purpose This paper aims to answer the following research questions: Does the Canadian Arts Summit's membership (i.e. Canada’s largest cultural institutions) reflect Canada's diversity? What is the state of diversity among leadership roles within Canada's largest cultural institutions when viewed through a geographical, gender and racial diversity, and intersectional lens? Design/methodology/approach Employing a geographic, gender, racial diversit…
Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities
Immigrants and house prices: Myths and Realities
Purpose This paper aims to dissect myths from realities. It delves into the nuanced relationship between immigration and housing, emphasizing that while correlation exists, causation is not straightforward. By exploring factors beyond immigration driving housing costs and the multifaceted impact of immigration on labour markets and economic growth, the paper seeks to inform evidence-based policies. It underscores immigration's pivotal role in fil…
Advancing inclusive innovation in Canada: The impact of the IIE-Net project
Purpose Situated in the context of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems, this article explores the impact of an action-oriented, collaborative research network, the Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship Network (IIE-Net), aimed at advancing inclusion for entrepreneurs from equity-deserving groups by addressing barriers and enablers at the societal, organizational and individual levels. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on principles o…
Black music in Canada: Cultural power, economic impact, and systemic inequities
This study examines how Black music significantly shapes Canada’s cultural and economic landscape while illuminating systemic challenges that hinder Black music professionals. Guided by the Critical Ecological Model, we analyze individual, organizational, and societal factors shaping Black music in Canada and translate results into level-specific implications (Cukier et. al., Citation2013). A mixed-methods design integrated survey data from 1,702…
Political science (19 works) · Sociology (16 works) · Law (13 works) · Public relations (11 works) · Economics (8 works) · Business (7 works) · Gender Studies (7 works) · Social science (7 works) · Gender Diversity and Inequality (6 works) · Law (6 works)