Gender bias in Wikipedia
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Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, makes knowledge sharing easy and accessible to a wide audience. Because anyone can access and edit Wikipedia with little training, the site offers a neutral setting to contribute one's personal expertise to a collective knowledge base. However, among other biases, a stark gender bias can be seen in both Wikipedia content and the culture of Wikipedia editing.
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Evidence of the Gender Gap
Differences in Wikipedia Editors
Content Imbalances
Women-specific Characterization
Why Don't More Women Edit Wikipedia
Foundational Issues in Wikipedia
Harassment Online
Policing in a Male-Dominated Space
Survey Responses
Responsive Measures
Wikimedia Foundation Efforts
- WikiProject Women Scientists
- WikiProject Women in Red
External Efforts
Ethical Concerns
Bias
Drachen Traffic Example/Wikipedia Articles