Women and Open Source Software – Research presentation and review

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[ Session Name ] Women and Open Source Software – Research presentation and review [ Primary Space ] Digital Inclusion [ Secondary Space ] Openness

[ Submitter's Name ] Maurice Sayinzoga [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] Digital Impact Alliance

[ Other Facilitator 1's Name ] Becky Faith

[ Other Facilitator 2's Name ] Matt Haikin

What will happen in your session?

The Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL), in partnership with the Digital and Technology Research Group from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Sussex developed research on gender and open source and will share research findings for feedback.

This research explored what type(s) of involvement of women in open source communities are likely to reflect their voice and experiences and result in projects that are better informed by a gender perspective among other related questions. After opening remarks, moderators will divide people in attendance in three discussion groups according to themes of analysis used, namely – institutional factors, agency, and resources. Teams will then share what they discussed and how/if findings resonate with them and their experiences.

What is the goal or outcome of your session?

The outcome of this session is to drive the conversation on the issue of gender in open source and to gain feedback on research developed. Both male and female technologists and non-technologists attending Mozfest will benefit from insights collected by the research team and will get a chance to provide feedback on resulting recommendations.

Mozfest convenes a diverse audience whose feedback on findings and recommendations is important to the research team. Moreover, given Mozilla's commitment to promoting collaboration, inclusion, and open innovation; this conference is a natural fit for disseminating this type of work.

Time needed

60 mins