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<pre wrap="">Why should they?
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I really like that Delphine asked this simple question. I admit, it
popped into my head as I scanned through emails talking about even
the articles that women have "interest" in editing. <br>
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The fact that people would make a judgement calls and declare that
women are into editing fashion articles, etc, is really bizarre to
me. The first articles I ever edited were about European new wave
bands, nor have I ever edited an article about make-up, children,
"women's issues" or soap operas ;)<br>
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<pre wrap="">And to broaden the question, why is it that we want more women to edit
Wikipedia?
What does it bring?
What is missing if they don't?
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"What does it bring?" "What is missing if they don't?" <br>
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These are very valid questions, I also fear that stereotypes and bad
"scientific studies" will be brought out to discuss it. It's like
asking "why aren't African American editors editing African American
topics?" <br>
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All legit, but, just makes me a little nervous..<br>
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Sarah<br>
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