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How Trans-Inclusive Are Hackathons?

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Hackathons can be fun! However, for the transgender community and other minorities, hackathons can have an uncomfortable atmosphere. In this article, we surveyed 44 LGBTQIA+ experienced in hackathons and interviewed… Click to show full abstract

Hackathons can be fun! However, for the transgender community and other minorities, hackathons can have an uncomfortable atmosphere. In this article, we surveyed 44 LGBTQIA+ experienced in hackathons and interviewed seven transgender participants. By understanding their needs and challenges, we introduce five recommendations to make hackathons more inclusive.

Keywords: trans inclusive; inclusive hackathons

Journal Title: IEEE Software
Year Published: 2021

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