Over the next few weeks I'll be writing a piece for a new MuseumsEtc. publication, Feminism and Museums: Intervention, Disruption and Change. The title of my chapter will be 'Closing the Gender Gap on Wikimedia' and the focus will be on the work of the global Wikimedia movement to develop responses to the exclusion or misrepresentation of women and their creative works, in relation to museums. I hope to be able to draw on case studies of good practice across the movement, showcasing partnership projects with museums or the wider cultural sector including galleries, archives and libraries, including those where the gender gap is compounded by geographic, linguistic and racial bias.
I'd love to hear about any projects you've been involved with, however big or small, that might fit within the broad remit of feminism, culture and open knowledge. I have reached out to a number of different groups and individuals and have got a great response so far, but thought this would be a good place to post this request!
With thanks and best wishes
Lucy
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Lucy Crompton-Reid
Chief Executive
Wikimedia UK
+44 (0) 207 065 0991
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Lucy
Crompton-Reid
Chief
Executive
Wikimedia
UK
+44
(0) 207 065 0991
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