Published May 13, 2025 | Version v1
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What data are you collecting? Inclusive Perspectives in Gender-Focused Research

  • 1. Universitat de Barcelona
  • 2. Universität Hildesheim Fachbereich 3 Sprach- und Informationswissenschaften
  • 3. Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
  • 4. ROR icon University of Sarajevo
  • 5. ROR icon University of Zadar
  • 6. ROR icon Silesian University in Opava
  • 7. Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Osijek

Description

This Open Educational Resource (OER) offers practical guidance for collecting sociodemographic data with an inclusive, ethical, and gender-sensitive approach. Designed for teaching staff, librarians, and students, it includes examples, ethical tips, and key variables such as gender identity, ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomic status. The resource is part of the GEDIS project (Gender Diversity in Information Science), which promotes equity in higher education through open educational tools. 

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References

  • Stier, Sebastian, Johannes Breuer, Pascal Siegers, and Kjerstin Thorson. 2020. "Integrating Survey Data and Digital Trace Data: Key Issues in Developing an Emerging Field." Social Science Computer Review 38 (5): 503–516. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894439319843669.
  • Villarroya, Anna, and Juan-José Boté-Vericad. 2023. "The Gender and LGBTQ Perspectives in Library and Information Science: A Case Study at the University of Barcelona." Library & Information Science Research 45 (3): 101238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2023.101238