Morgan Radbourne, Author at Canadian Women's Foundation

About Morgan Radbourne

Morgan Radbourne is the Public Engagement intern at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She has a BA in psychology from The University of British Columbia, and studied professional writing and communications at Humber College. She is passionate about advocating for social justice and adores her golden retriever, Duke.

Want to See More Girls in STEM? Do Away with Gender Stereotypes

Want to See More Girls in STEM? Do Away with Gender Stereotypes

Morgan Radbourne2017-12-19T16:34:44+00:00January 26, 2017|Empowering girls, Guest bloggers|

At the end of this academic year, graduates’ names will be called in alphabetical order as they waltz across a stage. They will shake hands with a university dean, move the tassel on their cap from one side to the other, and pose for their parents’ cameras.

For decades, graduation ceremonies have been carried out in relatively the same way. But one significant change has occurred. The proportion of women graduates now surpasses that of men. According to 2012 data, 58% of all post-secondary graduates are women.

How much will the new school year cost your family?

How much will the new school year cost your family?

Morgan Radbourne2017-12-19T16:52:39+00:00September 8, 2016|Empowering girls, Infographics, Women’s poverty|

For some low-income families, sending kids back to school can break the bank.

Right now, school hallways are probably the cleanest they’ll be all year, but soon the floors will soon be scuffed by the soles of new running shoes and littered with discarded lunches.

Between new books, knapsacks and after-school care, heading back to school is expensive. For single women who are raising children, the cost of a new school year can hit especially hard. About 1 in 5 single mothers in Canada are living on a low income. In 2011, the median annual income for single mothers with children under 6 was $21,200. With little money left after paying for food and rent, many moms are forced to turn down their children’s request for dance lessons and the tech gadgets their friends have.

When Domestic Violence Shows Up at Work

When Domestic Violence Shows Up at Work

Morgan Radbourne2016-08-23T12:50:46+00:00August 23, 2016|Gender-based violence|

“If you don’t come home now and make me lunch, you’ll be in big trouble.”

Imagine getting a message like this from your partner in the middle of your work day. And knowing that the threat is real.

It’s a sad reality for women who are experiencing domestic violence that abuse can carry over into the workplace, threatening their job security and financial independence.

A recent Canadian survey on domestic violence and the workplace conducted by The Canadian Labour Congress and The University of Western Ontario indicated that a third of respondents had experienced domestic violence at some point in their lives. Of those respondents, more than half said domestic violence followed them to work, compromising their safety and job security at least once.

Ghostbusters group uses its powers for good

Ghostbusters group uses its powers for good

Morgan Radbourne2017-12-19T16:55:54+00:00July 21, 2016|General|

Dressed in khaki jumpsuits and wielding replica proton packs, a group of Ghostbusters super fans have spent the last decade raising money for various causes.

This year, to celebrate the release of the new Ghostbusters movie and its stacked cast of women, The Ontario Ghostbusters have generously decided to raise funds for The Canadian Women’s Foundation.

For Brily Lepine, one of the costuming group’s co-presidents, the decision to support women and girls across the country was a no-brainer. Although the film reboot has received hateful and sexist backlash, The Ontario Ghostbusters are committed to using the movie’s momentum to do something good.

10 Reasons Violence Against Women is Still a Problem in Canada

10 Reasons Violence Against Women is Still a Problem in Canada

Morgan Radbourne2017-12-19T16:56:32+00:00July 6, 2016|Gender-based violence, Sexual abuse|

In May, a wildfire engulfed Fort McMurray, Alberta, and thousands of people were evacuated as the flames scorched forests and homes in its path. In response, people from coast to coast demonstrated the kindness Canadians are famous for.

The crisis came at a difficult time in Alberta—the province has been struggling to deal with a recession for months. As the fire died down, another disturbing story emerged: domestic violence has been on the rise in Calgary.

Police believe that the stress of the province’s economic slump and subsequent job loss has exacerbated the problem. Alarmingly, research also shows that violence between partners can increase following a natural disaster. After Hurricane Katrina, violence between partners rose by 98%. In unstable conditions, shelters may be forced to close, making women increasingly vulnerable to violence.

You Can Bet Your Bottom 72 Cents that the Gender Wage Gap Still Exists

You Can Bet Your Bottom 72 Cents that the Gender Wage Gap Still Exists

Morgan Radbourne2025-11-12T18:20:25+00:00July 4, 2016|Infographics, Posters, SHE Magazine, Women’s poverty|

The city of London, England is famous for its “Mind the Gap” warning which echoes through the public transit system. It cautions riders about the space between the train and the subway platform.

But the warning is also relevant to women around the world as they navigate their careers – there's a gap that's harder to see, impossible to step over, and considerably less charming.

The gender wage gap is the difference in income that women earn when compared to men. Some attribute the wage gap to the fact that women tend to be concentrated in undervalued, low-paying jobs, and make up the majority of part-time workers.

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