The following are a series of questions that worked really well for the Women in the Wikimedia movement conversation series. These questions have a double goal:
1. To help participants reflect on the issues of gender and participation in the open web.
2. To portray women's work in a way that honours their dedication, and helps them to connect to other women working in the open web.
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In your personal journey as a woman in open web, have you ever encountered any boundaries?
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Thinking about the project you led, what made you feel empowered to do it?
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How does the cultural context influence gender equality in Wikimedia programs?
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Have you observed a majority of men, women or gender non-conforming people participating in your project? Could you speak some to what motivates women and gender non-conforming people to contribute?
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Do you address the gender gap when working on your project? Do you work from a gender perspective?
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As a woman contributing to this open project, is there anything in this context that makes you feel empowered to act, that you don’t find in other contexts where you live?
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Did you or do you have a mentor? Is there someone that you feel like you have learned a lot from? Is there anyone that made you feel empowered to step into this organizing role?
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Do you feel like open web culture describe the way you work with others on everyday life?
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Do you remember a time when you were inspired by others? What steps did you take to affect change?
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What traits would you like to see more of among leaders and organizers in this movement?