Wikipedia's gender trouble is well-documented. In a 2011 survey 2010 UNU-MERIT Survey, the Wikimedia Foundation found that less than 10% of its contributors identify as female; more recent research 2013 Benjamin Mako Hill survey points to 16% globally and 22% in the US. The data relative to trans and non-binary editors is basically non-existent. That's a big problem. While the reasons for the gender gap are up for debate, the practical effect of this disparity is not: gaps in participation create gaps in content.

Let's change that. Join the Arts Library virtually or in-person (limited availability), on Monday, March 7 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm for an all-day communal updating of Wikipedia entries on subjects related to gender, feminism, and the arts. We will provide tutorials for the beginner Wikipedian and reference materials. Bring your laptop, power cord, and ideas for entries that need updating or creation. 

Before the event:

• create a Wikipedia account
• visit the event dashboard

Audience: All members of the Yale community are welcome to attend.

Registration: Registration required.