Gender bias in Wikipedia

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.

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
• WikiProject Gender Gap Task Force
• Inspire Campaign
• Art+Feminism campaign
• WikiWomenWeek

Other External Efforts

• Wikid GRRLS

Ethical Concerns

Bias

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