This working group explores how academic platforms like ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and Medium shape the visibility of marginalized scholars – particularly women and non-binary individuals from the Global South. While these platforms promise greater access and engagement, they often reinforce existing inequalities through algorithmic bias, competitive scoring systems, and limited accessibility.
Their goal is to understand how these digital environments impact the scholarly presence of underrepresented voices and to develop strategies that make academic platforms more inclusive. The project includes a user-focused survey and interviews, drawing from feminist theory and labor studies to evaluate the technical and social aspects of platform design.
They aim to publish a comparative platform report and an accessible guide that supports scholars in navigating digital academia more equitably.
Main research areas
- Digital Visibility
- Marginalized Scholars
- Algorithmic Bias
- Feminist Methodology
- Platform Inclusivity