The impacts of social inequality became abundantly clear in 2020 amid the pandemic and BLM protests – but this issue doesn’t just affect the physical world. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Francesca Sobande about how social inequalities manifest online and how brands can foster inclusive digital spaces.

France has closed one of its most elite universities, the ENA, in a bid to create more equal opportunities in the country's education and work systems. As governments address systemic societal inequalities, citizens will likely start expecting equal changes from brands and employers.

Brands are increasingly looking to make their advertising more diverse, but why are marginalised fathers being ignored? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Jennifer Randles, sociology professor at California State University, Fresno, about stigma, stereotypes, and the struggle to be understood.

Whether they’re trading stocks on Robinhood or buying into Bitcoin, Americans are eager to seize control of their finances in the wake of the pandemic. But what do they expect from businesses in this sector? Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to eight people to find out.