References and Resources

This is a collection of references and resources that are useful for information about codes of conduct, diversity, inclusion, and equity. Please feel free to add to the list. Please include a brief description of the resource you provide. If you are interested in adding to this list, please create a pull request and tag @TzviyaSiegman, @lolaodelola and @eoncins as reviewers.

Please see our Zotero library for the full list of resources.

Educational Resources -- Race

Anti-Racism for Beginners - A guide for addressing systemic racism and beliefs, includes other resources and a list of recommended reads
HBR Inclusive Meetings - tips for running inclusive meetings
On Being Black in Computing - information about being Black during spring 2020 in US, links to reading materials and actions to take
Some Essential Reading on Race and Technology - compliation of readings about bias and racism in tech in VentureBeat
CiteHER Bibliography compilation of research on race, gender, and computing
Organizational Statements on BLM compilation of organizationa statements in support of Black Lives Matter
Resources on Diversity on Boards - boards of directors, advisory boards, etc
Colorism Impacts the Global Black Community -- looks beyond US-based BLM at skin-tone based discrimination internationally
Ruha Benjamin at Lafayette [video]
Is Surveillance Tech Widening America’s Racial Divide? by Naomi Ishisaka
The Colour of Surviellance by Alvaro M. Bedoya
So you want to talk about race in tech with Ijeoma Oluo by Greg Epstein
White Supremacy Culture by Tema Okun, Dismantling Racism

Sexism and Feminism

Masculine Defaults: Identifying and Mitigating Hidden Cultural Biases
What Is Intersectional Feminism (and How Is It Different from Regular Feminism)? by Sarah Stiefvater
Feminism Claims to Represent All Women. So Why Does It Ignore So Many of Them? by Mikki Kendall
Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

Resources about Sexual Harrassment and Assault - this needs many more resources

Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network Materials - handouts, toolkits, infocards, and postcards (US-focused)
BetterBrave Rights and Options in the US Workplace for Sexual Harassment targets and allies
Sexual Harassment in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine - a study of the influence of sexual harassment in academia on the career advancement of women in the scientific, technical, and medical workforce
To Girls Everywhere, I Am With You - Chanel Miller Reads from Her Victim Impact Statement
Understanding Pronouns - information on pronouns, including printable pronoun stickers and usage guides]

Community Management

GitHub Guide to Growing Your Community
GitHub Community Guidelines

Articles about Codes of Conduct

Tweaking the Moral UI - explains why a CoC is needed
Code of Conduct 101 - FAQ about CoC, including many of the questions PWE has asked in the last year.

Terminology References

The following references are recommended guides for members concerned about the language they are using or unsure of proper terms.

Self-Defined
Let's Get it Right
Words Matter
INCITS Inclusive Terminology Guidelines

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