Board gaming and the gendered division of leisure

August 19, 2022 - Abby Hughes.

Studies show that women don’t have as much leisure time as men. But
board game researcher Tanya Pobuda found a deeper pattern in their
doctoral dissertation. In interviews with board game enthusiasts,
women reported they had not only less time, but lacked the mental
energy at the end of the day to play these games.

We’ll hear from Pobuda about the importance of board games, their
findings and how the industry is starting to make innovative games
that work better with people’s busy schedules. Plus, a sociology
professor studying gender, work and family at the University of
Toronto will help us understand the gendered division of labour
outside of this niche board gaming group.

Then, Daniel Centeno will give us the rundown on the increase
coming to Ontario Disability Support Program recipients. He’ll
speak with a disability rights advocate on the minimal difference
made by the 5 per cent hike.