Gendered microaggressions—often subtle, normalized, and unintentional—can have a lasting impact on individuals and workplace culture. In engineering and STEM environments, these everyday behaviours can contribute to inequity, exclusion, and barriers to belonging.
Developed in Collaboration
This resource was created in collaboration with the ACEC-Ontario Women’s Community of Practice (CoP) and WomanAct, combining sector expertise with lived experience to support greater understanding and action around gendered microaggressions in engineering.
Share Widely and Create Change
Each infographic highlights real-world examples of gendered microaggressions in engineering, explains why they matter, and encourages reflection and action, helping to build more inclusive workplace cultures.
This collection of downloadable, printable, and shareable infographics is designed to support:
- Workplace learning and training initiatives
- Team discussions and presentations
- Awareness raising in common areas and online spaces
- Meaningful conversations about equity, inclusion, and respect
How to Use These Infographics
- Download and share digitally through internal communications or social media
- Print and post in offices, lunchrooms, and shared spaces
- Integrate into onboarding, training, or professional development sessions
- Use as conversation starters for teams, committees, or community groups