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.
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 ;)
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?
"What does it bring?" "What is missing if they don't?"
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?"
All legit, but, just makes me a little nervous..
Sarah
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Sarah Stierch
Consulting
Historical, cultural
& artistic research, advising & event planning.