User:GnatLec/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
LGBT rights in Kenya

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose this article because it relates to the general topic my Wiki partner and I want to research. LGBT rights in Kenya matter because minority rights, especially queer rights in religious contexts, are overlooked as the nation deals with bigger issues. Overall, this article seems very detailed and well researched.

Evaluate the article
The introductory sentence is strong as it outlines the main point of the article, which is that the LGBT+ community faces discrimination in Kenya. However, the lead should mention intersex rights and include more about international pressure for change, as those topics are significant sections. Other than that, the lead is concise and only references things in the article.

All of the content in the article is relevant and up to date. It is also speaking on a vastly ignored issue and presents lots of evidence.

Though the article discusses human rights violations, it does its best to stay neutral. It does not use any emotional words or condemn the actions of the Kenyan government. The perspective of the community is heavily featured in this article, though, to be fair, it is about them and not their oppressors. Its discussion of public opinion and consensus was carefully written and fair to everyone. It did not clearly advocate for one position or the other.

Many of the sources are news articles rather than peer-reviewed journals. Many of the links were dead as well. Though there is strong research and citation throughout, the article could use some updating regarding its sources.

The article uses good grammar, is very concise, and formatted to be accessible.

The pictures and visual elements are few, but those that are included are appropriately cited and add relevant information to the article.

The Talk page is short, but there does seem to be good and consistent communication between editors. There is lots of discussion about how to portray people who fight against LGBT+ rights as the majority or minority, trying to be accurate. It is apart of projects of LGBT studies, Human rights, and Africa/Kenya.

Overall, the article could use more editors and peer-reviewed sources. However, it is thorough and fair.