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==Design Patterns==
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==Design patterns==
   
 
Patterns to model your group after.
 
Patterns to model your group after.
 
*[[Feminist geek group patterns]]
 
*[[Feminist geek group patterns]]
   
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==Avoiding pitfalls==
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As leader of a geek women group, it's important to think carefully about your group's behavior as well as your own behavior.
Avoid common pitfalls.
 
 
*[[Feminist group organizer checklist]]
 
*[[Feminist group organizer checklist]]
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==Groups==
 
==Groups==
 
Some example groups to look at.
 
Some example groups to look at.
 
*[[Explicitly feminist geek groups]]
 
*[[Explicitly feminist geek groups]]
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==Communication channels==
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Before you set up your group's channels, read these articles.
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*[[Mailing Lists]]
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*[[IRC]]
   
==Further Reading==
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==Further reading==
   
 
Helpful articles.
 
Helpful articles.
 
*http://geekfeminism.org/2014/07/08/dropping-the-f-bomb/
 
*http://geekfeminism.org/2014/07/08/dropping-the-f-bomb/
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[[Category:Resources]]

Latest revision as of 14:47, 17 October 2014

If you are starting a woman in tech group or other women's geek group, here are resources on how to make the group pro-feminist and avoid pitfalls.

Basics

General advice:

Choose your group name carefully:

Design patterns

Patterns to model your group after.

Avoiding pitfalls

As leader of a geek women group, it's important to think carefully about your group's behavior as well as your own behavior.

Groups

Some example groups to look at.

Communication channels

Before you set up your group's channels, read these articles.

Further reading

Helpful articles.