Equimundo partners with Blueprint to study gender roles in domestic decision-making
Blueprint will conduct mixed methods research on how decisions are made in domestic households worldwide as a contributing factor in global gender equality, as part of an analysis of division of labour being led by Equimundo.
As part of their internationally-recognized, multi-country research project MenCare, global research organization Equimundo has selected Blueprint to lead a mixed methods research study on how decisions are made in Canadian households.
Gaining a better understanding of the factors that influence domestic decision-making in Canada, including related attitudes and impacts of these decisions, will form part of the MenCare analysis of division of labour in households. Insights into decisions related to home-life, and their role as contributing factors in global gender equality, will form part of Equimundo’s upcoming 2025 State of the World's Fathers study.
“We’re thrilled to benefit from Blueprint’s increasing focus on fathers and fatherhood,” said Gary Barker, CEO of Washington, D.C.-based Equimundo. “Our trusted partners are helping to make up for the lack of fatherhood research worldwide—Blueprint’s track record of generating actionable outcomes from their research from male-dominated sectors demonstrates great alignment with our work.”
“They’ll be looking beyond what men and fathers do and don’t do in the household; Blueprint will actually help us understand how the presence or absence of fathers as domestic contributors impacts women, children, and communities in Canada. This will add an important dimension to our next State of the World’s Fathers report.”
Domestic decision-making research led by Blueprint will consist of a qualitative survey, as well as a set of interviews of 20-25 couples from across Canada.
“This research is especially important because of the two-fold value of the data,” said David Kuhl, CEO of Blueprint. “For one, Equimundo’s State of the World’s Fathers report is a platform for global dialogue, and ultimately change, around how we think of and support fathers and fatherhood. Secondly, the results of this study will inform the development of the Blueprint Fatherhood program that many of our clients continue to ask for.
“In our resiliency and leadership work, we often hear from new fathers and older men with adult children that they want to better understand their role and strengthen their relationships. Helping all men address themes of fatherhood—on both ends of the relationship—is an essential part of our work in men’s health and well-being, so we're honoured to bring this into our work as part of the MenCare research initiative."
Previously Blueprint participated in the research that served as the basis for Equimundo’s 2023 State of the World’s Fathers report.
ABOUT EQUIMUNDO
Equimundo is an applied research organization dedicated to achieving gender equality and social justice by transforming intergenerational patterns of harm and promoting care, empathy, and accountability among boys and men throughout their lives. Through their MenCare research division, Equimundo has played a foundational role in leading conversations on equitable fatherhood and caregiving. MenCare’s work has affected millions of individuals, families, couples, and children across the globe. Since it launched in 2011, the global MenCare campaign has signed on partners in 65 countries around the world. Website: equimundo.org
ABOUT BLUEPRINT
Blueprint is a Canadian nonprofit organization founded by clinicians and academic researchers, and affiliated with University of British Columbia’s Department of Family Practice, focusing on fostering men’s well-being and helping men become healthy, contributing members of families and communities. We apply leading-edge research to develop evidence-based programs, education and training models to transform masculine norms, to reduce negative health outcomes like violence, substance use, disease and illness, and to inform policy and support systems change designed to reduce harmful behaviours. Website: blueprint.ngo
