TY - GEN
T1 - The State of Diversity and Inclusion in Apache
T2 - 16th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Cooperative and Human Aspects of Software Engineering, CHASE 2023
AU - Feng, Zixuan
AU - Guizani, Mariam
AU - Gerosa, Marco A.
AU - Sarma, Anita
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 IEEE.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Diversity and inclusion (D&I) in open source software (OSS) is a multifaceted concept that arises from differences in contributors' gender, seniority, language, region, and other characteristics. D&I has received growing attention in OSS ecosystems and projects, and various programs have been implemented to foster contributor diversity. However, we do not yet know how the state of D&I is evolving. By understanding the state of D&I in OSS projects, the community can develop new and adjust current strategies to foster diversity among contributors and gain insights into the mechanisms and processes that facilitate the development of inclusive communities. In this paper, we report and compare the results of two surveys of Apache Software Foundation (ASF) contributors conducted over two years (n=624 & n=432), considering a variety of D&I aspects. We see improvements in engagement among those traditionally underrepresented in OSS, particularly those who are in gender minority or not confident in English. Yet, the gender gap in the number of contributors remains. We expect this study to help communities tailor their efforts in promoting D&I in OSS.
AB - Diversity and inclusion (D&I) in open source software (OSS) is a multifaceted concept that arises from differences in contributors' gender, seniority, language, region, and other characteristics. D&I has received growing attention in OSS ecosystems and projects, and various programs have been implemented to foster contributor diversity. However, we do not yet know how the state of D&I is evolving. By understanding the state of D&I in OSS projects, the community can develop new and adjust current strategies to foster diversity among contributors and gain insights into the mechanisms and processes that facilitate the development of inclusive communities. In this paper, we report and compare the results of two surveys of Apache Software Foundation (ASF) contributors conducted over two years (n=624 & n=432), considering a variety of D&I aspects. We see improvements in engagement among those traditionally underrepresented in OSS, particularly those who are in gender minority or not confident in English. Yet, the gender gap in the number of contributors remains. We expect this study to help communities tailor their efforts in promoting D&I in OSS.
KW - Apache
KW - D&I initiative
KW - Diversity
KW - Open source
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U2 - 10.1109/CHASE58964.2023.00024
DO - 10.1109/CHASE58964.2023.00024
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85165214933
T3 - Proceedings - 2023 IEEE/ACM 16th International Conference on Cooperative and Human Aspects of Software Engineering, CHASE 2023
SP - 150
EP - 160
BT - Proceedings - 2023 IEEE/ACM 16th International Conference on Cooperative and Human Aspects of Software Engineering, CHASE 2023
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Y2 - 14 May 2023 through 15 May 2023
ER -