Submissions:2017/Birth of Bias: implicit bias’ permanence on Wikipedia

Title

Birth of Bias: implicit bias’ permanence on Wikipedia

Theme (optional)

Community

Academic Peer Review option

Type of submission

Presentation or workshop - whichever works best for the planning committee

Author

Jackie Koerner, PhD

E-mail address

jackie.koernergmail.com

Username

Jackiekoerner

Affiliation

Visiting Scholar with San Francisco State University and the Wiki Education Foundation

Abstract

Implicit bias is a problem for Wikipedia. Implicit bias affects us all, and we don't even recognize it. It can't be changed, but something can be done. Come learn how to become aware of your implicit bias, and how you can make progress toward changing the unchangeable.

Humans are imperfect tools, but we are using them to create an encyclopedia. Being a contributor to Wikipedia requires editing responsibly, thinking about the whole movement, and considering the stakeholders: fellow contributors, the community, readers, and knowledge. Identifying the bias through which one views the world is challenging for every person, but a crucial act for contributors. Contributors encounter cultures, traditions, and social norms different than their own. This is where bias shows up. Implicit biases are always there, creeping into our work. In this session, learn how to connect with implicit bias and discuss the impact of implicit bias on Wikipedia.

Length of presentation

30 min. for presentation, longer if accepted for a workshop

Special requests

Room with projector would be ideal

Preferred room size

25

Wikimania submission?

Yes

Will you attend WikiConference North America if your submission is not accepted?

Yes

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