Category: Social good
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Women in Politics
There is no doubt the number of women in politics is often fewer than men in any country; however, the number is getting better. The US is still lagging when it comes to women in politics. So are all the gender equality laws and regulations working? Miki Kittilson’s article “Gender and Political Behavior” fully discusses…
Lylyna Heng
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Outreachy Applicant Experience – The Contribution Phase (Mar 25 – Apr 22)
This week is the wrap-up period for Outreachy applicants’ contribution round before the internship offer from May 23 to August 26. Outreachy is a diversity initiative of Software Freedom Conservancy. Outreachy provides internships in open source and open science to people subject to systematic bias and impacted by underrepresentation in the technology industry where they are living. The…
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Intersections and Gendered Language
Intersectionality – a term coined by Kimberelé Crenshaw in 1989 – “describes the ways which oppressive institutions (racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, classism, etc.) are interconnected and cannot be examined separately from one another” (taken from Geek Feminism Wiki). More on intersectionality by NCCJ. What is intersectionality? Kimberlé Crenshaw: What is Intersectionality? Intersectionality is…
Lylyna Heng
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Ersilia Open Source Initiative – Strategic Plan 2021 – 2023 Main Points (Outreachy Contribution)
My initial application to Outreachy was approved in March after three attempts. Outreachy provides internships in open source and open science. They provide opportunities to people subject to systemic bias and impacted by underrepresentation in the technology industry where they are living. I chose to contribute to Ersilia Open Source Initiative. EOSI focuses on bringing the right…
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