Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2018/Programme/Submission/What can we learn from the feminist movement?

Title of your proposal

What can we learn from the Feminist movement for knowledge equity?

Name(s) and/or username(s)

Asaf Bartov, Asaf (WMF)

Senior program officer, Wikimedia Foundation

Topic

1. Strategic discussions:
   • Attracting new editors and creating comfortable conditions for them.
   • Implementation of Wikimedia 2030 strategy in the region.
   • Gender gap.

Type of submission (Please choose one)

• Presentation with discussion (one-to-many + Q&A)

Summary

This talk will present some key lessons from the way the Feminist movement dealt with equity challenges over the years. I will draw explicit parallels to challenges we face, in knowledge representation, source selection, and countering bias. I will suggest things we could change or adapt in Wikimedia projects based on the accumulated wisdom and successes of the Feminist movement.

Expected outcomes

I hope attendees would adopt some feminist techniques to improve knowledge equity on Wikimedia projects (not just around gender).

Duration (without Q&A)

30 minutes

Slides or further information

new Etherpad

video recording