#106 - Navigating gender, religion, and politics in UX research – with Zoë Glas

In this episode, we discuss:Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingWhy religion is an overlooked topic in UX researchAttitudes and behaviors related to religionTips for researchers on how to address inclusion from a UX perspectiveHighlights:[00:01:41] The ‘I’ in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)[00:04:05] Forget about equity, this episode is about diversity and inclusion[00:07:48] Applying inclusion to UX research[00:10:56] How to start difficult conversations around inclusion[00:13:25] Why Zoë is interested in UX research on religion[00:20:38] How to keep your bias in check as a researcher[00:25:09] Zoe shares how she addresses religion from a UX perspective[00:27:11] Why it’s so hard to talk about religion at workAbout our guestZoë Glas is a Senior UX Researcher at Google. She specializes in gathering and triangulating qualitative and quantitative data to improve amazing products. She has a Master’s degree in Natural Resource Social Science from Purdue University and a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana. Zoe has been published extensively in several international journals, including Sage journals, Society & Natural Resources, and Human Dimensions of Wildlife.