Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Open Source

Malcom Forbes, the publisher of Forbes Magazine once said, “Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.” This quote gives us a very strong message that diversity in ideas and opinions can work for the benefit of the society at large. So, when we talk about diversity in open source, we get to see a similar scenario, where people are encouraged regardless of their gender, race, age,… Read more

Diversity, Inclusion and Drupal: A triangle of great relevance

Time and again, we are reminded of the adage: “There’s unity in diversity.” Contemplating this deeply would make one realise the vastness of this statement. Depending on the region of the world you operate in, diversity may connote issues of religion, race, nationality, ethnicity, class, gender, age, sexual orientation or physical ability. It may constitute all of these or none of them. To… Read more

How diverse design team encourages innovation?

“Diverse teams help you innovate better, make decisions quicker, and deliver more world-friendly products’’.   In the modern working world where competition is fierce, teams that include a diverse array of personality types, cultures, genders, and backgrounds are more successful than ever. Talking of the design field, the role of designs in companies is becoming less about visual appeal and… Read more

Rooting for gender-inclusive web design

Usually, the restrooms are marked as ‘men/male’ or ‘ladies/female/women at offices, restaurants and other public places. Have you ever imagined yourself being in a state of utter confusion while deciding which restroom to use? No? Well, this is an everyday issue in the life of trans genders and gender-nonconforming people. The sad truth is that they fear harassment and keep running into such… Read more