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Subject(s)

• Google [Browse]
• Search engines—Social aspects [Browse]
• Discrimination [Browse]
• Internet searching—Social aspects [Browse]
• Computer algorithms—Social aspects [Browse]

Summary note

"In Algorithms of Oppression, Safiya Umoja Noble challenges the idea that search engines like Google offer an equal playing field for all forms of ideas, identities, and activities. Data discrimination is a real social problem. Noble argues that the combination of private interests in promoting certain sites, along with the monopoly status of a relatively small number of Internet search engines, leads to a biased set of search algorithms that privilege whiteness and discriminate against people of color, especially women of color. Through an analysis of textual and media searches as well as extensive research on paid online advertising, Noble exposes a culture of racism and sexism in the way discoverability is created online. As search engines and their related companies grow in importance--operating as a source for email, a major vehicle for primary and secondary school learning, and beyond--understanding and reversing these disquieting trends and discriminatory practices are of utmost importance."--Page 4 of cover.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-217) and index.

Source of description

Print version record.

Other title(s)

How search engines reinforce racism

ISBN

• 9781479833641 ((electronic bk.))
• 1479833649 ((electronic bk.))

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