Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion in Web Development

Diversity and inclusion within the field of designing lead to more innovation through problem-solving, whether in service of business or society. Diversity in design means diversity of experience, perspective and creativity — otherwise known as diversity of thought — and these can be shaped by multiple factors including race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual identity, ability/disability and location, among others. How can we use design to enable more inclusive experiences for the users of our products?

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1. Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion in Web Development Twitter @koder_ks Instagram @koder_ks feedback@mytalk.rocks
2. What do I fight for? • S.T.E.M. advocate • equity in education • diversity in tech JAMAICAN DIASPORA EDUCATION TASK FORCE
5. THE MORE YOU KNOW What is the number one hate crime in the US?
6. THE MORE YOU KNOW 58% of all hate crimes are race related
7. THE MORE YOU KNOW Which of the following variables most closely predicts how high someone will score on the SAT test? a. Race b. Region of residence c. Family income d. Parents' academic achievement
8. Diversity encompasses all those differences that make us unique, including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, language, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, gender, gender, socio- economic status, age and physical and mental ability.
9. Dimensions of Diversity
10. Some things to think about Who was the last guest invited to your house for dinner? Who was the last person you went out with socially? Who is your closest friend? Who is your current or previous romantic partner?
11. Some things to think about Who is your spiritual leader? Who makes up the majority of people at your favorite club/local hangout spot? Who made up the majority of people in your childhood community?
12. involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized. An inclusive university promotes and sustains a sense of belonging; it values and practices respect for the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living of its members. Inclusion
13. 61% of developers identify as male 76% of developers list their race and ethnicity as white or of European descent The Numbers US Census Bureau, 2018
14. Stock Photos Content This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
15. Thinking about your work partners
16. WE'VE GOT WORK TO DO • Recognize and acknowledge our own biases • Welcome new ideas different than your own. • Use our platforms to bring more diversity and inclusion awareness, no matter how small • Have serious, sometimes uncomfortable conversations with clients, managers, peers, and stakeholders about the organization’s culture and depictions of diversity. • Be purposeful about being inclusive of all people • Keep at it.
17. WE'VE GOT WORK TO DO COMPANIES • Push for clear diversity goals and vision. • Reduce bias from your recruitment process • Create role models within your organization. • Promote and hire on potential, not on proof. • Involve majority-group members in minority efforts. • Implement flexible work-life policies.
18. WE'VE GOT WORK TO DO IN YOUR OWN DESIGN • Redefine what is “normal”. • Redefine masculine and feminine. • Build accessible experiences. • Remove bias from your design process. • Put yourself in the user's shoes.
19. Increased Profits The case for diverse teams Improved Performance More Innovative BETTER PROBLEM- SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING Increased Creativity HIGHER EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
20. KORENE STUART TWITTER koder_ks FACEBOOK mascodeorg INSTAGRAM koder_ks Give your feedback @ mytalk.rocks korenestuart@mascode.org