Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Percentage diversity in european tech communities
47,6% of European tech communities report up to 30% diversity.
The most common reported diversity levels range between 10% and 20%.
Notably, very few communities report 0% or 40% diversity. This highlights both the presence of diversity in tech communities and the lack of clarity or measurement regarding this aspect. It suggests a need for better awareness and metrics to assess diversity accurately.
33% of the European tech communities are unsure about their community's diversity .
When we talk about diversity we understand it at 360° this means:
gender identity
disabilities
religions
cultures
ethnical
different backgrounds.
Here are some tips to measure gender diversity at meetups or online community platforms:
Optional Questions: Include an optional gender question during event registration or platform login to respect privacy.
Use Inclusive Options: Offer a range of gender identity choices, including non-binary and prefer-not-to-say options.
Communicate Purpose: Explain why you're collecting this data and how it will benefit the community.
Ensure Anonymity: Make responses anonymous to encourage honest participation.
Review and Report: Regularly analyze and share findings with the community to highlight progress and areas for improvement.
Activities to empower diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
17,4% of European tech communities report that using an inclusive language is the most common activity that tech communities do to empower diversity and inclusion alongside having accessible locations (15.9%), and having a code of conduct (15.9%).
Additionally, some communities mentioned other initiatives such as:
Ensuring parity among speakers
Hosting online events focused on diversity topics
Offering robotics classes for kids
Collaborating with local diversity-focused communities
Real-time captioning at conferences
Promoting neurodiversity
Fostering English-speaking environments during events
Prioritizing gender equality in speaker and topic selection