Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Wikipedia's gender gap?

A study by the United Nations University and Maastricht University found that less than 15 percent of women are Wikipedia contributors. This is a relevant topic to follow as a comparative review of wikipedia entries suggests gender disparity in how topics are addressed. For more details about the study, visit the Collaborative Creativity Group.

Check out the New York Times article "Define Gender Gap? Look up Wikipedia's Contributor List.

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