Beyond the Trend: Authentic Approaches to Fostering Diversity in Open Source
Talkat Open Source Summit Europe 2023 · on Tuesday, 2023-09-19· at 16:35· Room 3G (3JAUREGIA - Floor 3), Abandoibarra Etorb., 4, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain·
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Argues that authentic DE&I means practical changes not performative gestures, illustrating a case where an employer funds a two‑day She++ event that pays travel and lodging for ~20–40 women and avoids press so outreach feels genuine. Recommends concrete steps: anonymize resumes, pay travel and lodging, run mentoring programs, accept non‑code contributions, replace biased terms, and ask disabled contributors what accommodations they need; shows these moves increase real participation and reduce imposter syndrome.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:29Diversity equity and inclusion
- 7:27Diversity hiring and imposter syndrome
- 10:23Uber’s she++ conference
- 15:42Tips for smaller projects
- 18:28Strategies for large projects
- 20:57Practical steps for equity
- 23:04Summary and DEI effort
- 23:35Q&A on quotas and hiring
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