From GenderMag to InclusiveMag: an Inclusive Design Meta-Method

Mendez, C., Letaw, L., Burnett, M., Stumpf, S. , Sarma, A. and Hilderbrand, C. (2019) From GenderMag to InclusiveMag: an Inclusive Design Meta-Method. In: 2019 IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing (VL/HCC), Memphis, TN, USA, 14-18 Oct 2019, pp. 97-106. ISBN 9781728108100 (doi: 10.1109/VLHCC.2019.8818889)

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Abstract

How can software practitioners assess whether their software supports diverse users? Although there are empirical processes that can be used to find “inclusivity bugs” piecemeal, what is often needed is a systematic inspection method to assess software's support for diverse populations. To help fill this gap, this paper introduces InclusiveMag, a generalization of GenderMag that can be used to generate systematic inclusiveness methods for a particular dimension of diversity. We then present a multicase study covering eight diversity dimensions, of eight teams' experiences applying InclusiveMag to eight under-served populations and their “mainstream” counterparts.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Stumpf, Dr Simone
Authors: Mendez, C., Letaw, L., Burnett, M., Stumpf, S., Sarma, A., and Hilderbrand, C.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
ISSN:1943-6106
ISBN:9781728108100
Published Online:19 September 2019

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