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The issue of the small number of women involved in [[FLOSS]] and sub-communities, together with sexist incidents in these communities, received a very large amount of attention in 2009 due to several highly publicised sexist incidents, prominent conference presentations about the issue, and considerable press coverage. |
The issue of the small number of women involved in [[FLOSS]] and sub-communities, together with sexist incidents in these communities, received a very large amount of attention in 2009 due to several highly publicised sexist incidents, prominent conference presentations about the issue, and considerable press coverage. |
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| + | Much of the discussion seems to have fed into further discussion, with incidents fuelling discussion, presentations and debate. |
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| + | == Origins == |
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| + | The foundation of this wiki in 2008 may have contributed to the 2009 discussions, as it allowed several sexist incidents to be documented in a central location. |
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| + | == Incidents == |
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| + | == Keynote presentations == |
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| + | In 2009, there were several keynote presentations on the issue: |
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| + | * [[Standing Out in the Crowd]] |
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| + | == Press coverage == |
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| + | == Outcomes == |
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| + | The discussion partly or mostly inspired the creation of several geek feminist and related initiatives: the [[Geek Feminism blog]], the [[FOSS Women planet]], the [[Python community diversity list]] and the [[FSF mini-summit on Women in Free Software]]. |
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Revision as of 10:02, 22 September 2009
The issue of the small number of women involved in FLOSS and sub-communities, together with sexist incidents in these communities, received a very large amount of attention in 2009 due to several highly publicised sexist incidents, prominent conference presentations about the issue, and considerable press coverage.
Much of the discussion seems to have fed into further discussion, with incidents fuelling discussion, presentations and debate.
Origins
The foundation of this wiki in 2008 may have contributed to the 2009 discussions, as it allowed several sexist incidents to be documented in a central location.
Incidents
Keynote presentations
In 2009, there were several keynote presentations on the issue:
Press coverage
Outcomes
The discussion partly or mostly inspired the creation of several geek feminist and related initiatives: the Geek Feminism blog, the FOSS Women planet, the Python community diversity list and the FSF mini-summit on Women in Free Software.