BREN KUTCH
PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH, & WRITING
COLLECTING DATA FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE: APPROACHES AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING SEX AND GENDER DATA
Bren Miaira Kutch (co-editor, project lead)
Published in the Handbook of Research on Exploring Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Through an Intersectional Lens, this chapter seeks to address the challenge of collecting data about individual and interpersonal experiences of sex and gender to advance justice and equity in a context where gender and sex classifications have been used to erase and subdue non-conforming identities. The authors outline the field of previous studies on the topic, then illustrate the need for data collection with a human rights approach illustrated by case studies from three geographical contexts. First, the importance of accurate and just data for equitable access to public services is highlighted through a case study of transgender inclusion in public data in India. Second, the importance of collecting data with communities is illustrated through the example of a feminist association of transgender women based in South Africa. Finally, the authors provide ideas for designing data collection instruments, illustrated through changes in the Australian data collection standards initiated by advocacy and activist groups.
WOMEN AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Brenna Miaira Kutch, The Snack Sack, 2023
This 5-part series investigates the role of women in community organizing and how their (often unpaid) labor has led to a more just world for us all.
THE COVID COCOON: WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GENDER TRANSITION AND RETURN-TO-WORK
Brenna Miaira Kutch
The Global Center for LGBTI+ Freedom and Education, February 2022
This report synthesizes current research, pop culture, DEI and human resources expertise, and the input of survey participants to cover:
The pandemic’s impact on gender identity
What gender diversity means for employees and employers
Recommendations to increase gender inclusivity as workplaces worldwide grapple with return to work
THE IMPACTS OF COLONIZATION ON GLOBAL GENDER MINORITIES
In Progress
This research will explore the methods that colonizers used to attack, degrade, or eliminate native gender minorities, and how those link to modern-day anti-trans sentiments. This project is on hold due to personal capacity; please get in touch if you are interested in collaborating.
EDUCATORS CALL TO ACTION ON INTERSEX AWARENESS DAY
Brenna Miaira Kutch (major contributor, project lead)
Society of Gender Professionals, October 2021
Intersex-inclusive education is essential for positive development and creating a world with less stigma and harm for intersex people of any age. Unfortunately, due to a lack of intersex inclusion in formal education and an over-reliance on sex binaries pretty much everywhere, there is very little awareness of and support for people with intersex variations. Please read and share with the educators in your personal or professional networks.
This was a collaborative project between: Society of Gender Professionals, The Global Center for LGBTI+ Freedom and Education, Diversitywise Educational Services, Intersex Thailand, interACT, Intersex Justice Project, InterConnect Support, Gender-Inclusive Biology, and Gender Reveal!
INTERSEX RESOURCES LIST
Brenna Miaira Kutch (major contributor, project lead)
Society of Gender Professionals, October 2021
This crowd-sourced collection provides information on resources, books, organizations, and activists for incorporate more intersex inclusion in your life and work. Please share and contribute!
INCLUSION AT WORK SERIES
Brenna Miaira Kutch (major contributor)
The Global Center, June 2021
A spin-off of the USAID Introduction To: Series (below), The Global Center for LGBTI+ Freedom presents a simpler and more general overview of LGBTI+ inclusion at work.
Each of the six documents is available on The Global Center's website, linked below: Creating LGBTI+ Inclusion at Work, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sex Characteristics, and Managing LGBTI+ Employees.
ON MUTUAL AID, WHITE SAVIORISM, AND THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP
Brenna Miaira Kutch, The Snack Sack, May - June 2021
This 3-part series looks at the ever-growing racial wealth gap in the US, and how solidarity and mutual aid must come above white saviorism and a "charity" mindset.
GENDER-INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE RESOURCES
Brenna Miaira Kutch (major contributor, project lead)
Society of Gender Professionals, May 2021
Not all languages are built with gender-inclusive language, but as our understanding of gender evolves, so must our language. This crowd-sourced multilingual guide to gender-inclusive language and non-binary pronouns was created to centralize guidance for inclusive language in as many languages and dialects as possible. Please share and contribute!
IMPACTS OF FOOD INSECURITY ON CHILDREN
The Snack Sack, October 2020
Food insecurity has significant impacts on children - their physical health, mental health, education, relationships and more. Read more in this two-part series:
INTRODUCTION TO: LGBTQI+ CONCEPTS
Brenna Miaira Kutch (major contributor, project lead)
Gender & Sexual Minorities @ USAID, August 2020
This short series introduces some common LGBTQI+ concepts and provides information and tips for incorporating inclusion at work. While this series is USAID-specific, most of the information can be widely applicable to any workplace.
The document(s) below act as an introduction and index, which links to the other documents in the series:
LGBTI Inclusion, EEO Protections, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Pronouns and Gender-Inclusive Language, Intersex, Gender Expression, and Managing LGBTQI+ Employees
LA SERIE "INTRODUCCIÓN A" TEMAS LGBTQI+
Brenna Miaira Kutch (principal contribuyente, lider del proyecto)
Gender & Sexual Minorities @ USAID, abril 2021
Esta breve serie presenta algunos conceptos LGBTQI + comunes y proporciona información y consejos para incorporar la inclusión en el trabajo. Si bien esta serie es específica de USAID, la mayor parte de la información puede aplicarse ampliamente a cualquier lugar de trabajo.
Los documentos a continuación actúan como una introducción y un índice, que enlaza con los otros documentos de la serie: Inclusión LGBTI, orientación sexual, identidad de género, pronombres y lenguaje inclusivo de género, intersexualidad, expresión de género, y gestión de empleados LGBTQI +
WHITE FEMINISM DURING THE WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT AND NOW
Brenna Miaira Kutch
PDX Women in Technology, January 2020
Happy Birthday - The 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment was August of 2020. With its ratification, US women were finally allowed the right to vote—so long as they were white. This article looks at the racism inextricably bound to the women’s suffrage movement at the turn of the 20th century and discusses the concept of white feminism.
INNOVATION THROUGH DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Brenna and Juliana Miaira Kutch
Technology Leadership for Innovation in Higher Education, March 2019
Republished in Research Anthology on Changing Dynamics of Diversity and Safety in the Workforce, September 2021
This chapter discusses how organizational diversity has a critical impact on innovation and examines the role of leaders to create an environment where everybody can flourish through psychological safety, awareness, hiring, mindsets, and listening.
We provide research, definitions, details, and actionable recommendations for change so that leaders can create an organization where diverse employees can thrive and innovate.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS
Brenna Miaira Kutch
PDX Scholar (Master's Thesis), December 2017
This thesis project explores the importance of employee engagement and inclusion in a strong and productive workplace culture. It also provides an analysis and recommendations of Portland State University as an employer.
HARASSMENT: A CALL TO ACTION
Brenna Kutch (Major Contributor)
PDX Women in Technology, August 2018
PDX Women in Tech published a "Workplace Harassment Call to Action" in 2018 in response to their annual State of the Community survey.
Whether you are an employee being harassed, a colleague, in human resources, or in a position of power at your company, you can help. Use this guide to feel empowered, take action, and make change.
FROM CLIMBING WALLS TO A CULTURE OF CARING
Kirk Kelly and Brenna Kutch
Educause Review, Sept 2017
Tech companies are notorious for expensive extras used to attract and even keep employees working long hours; however, those things alone aren't what provide real engagement. This article provides recommendations for employers for how to make employees feel cared for so that they can show up and do their best work.
If you're interested in collaborating on a writing or research project, please reach out via email at brenna.kutch@gmail.com