Algorithms of oppression : how search engines reinforce racism / Safiya Umoja Noble.
2018
ZA4230 .N63 2018 (Mapit)
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Title
Algorithms of oppression : how search engines reinforce racism / Safiya Umoja Noble.
Author
Noble, Safiya Umoja, author.
ISBN
9781479837243 (paperback)
1479837245 (paperback)
9781479849949 (hardcover)
1479849944 (hardcover)
9781479833641 (electronic book)
1479837245 (paperback)
9781479849949 (hardcover)
1479849944 (hardcover)
9781479833641 (electronic book)
Published
New York : New York University Press, [2018]
Language
English
Description
xv, 229 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Call Number
ZA4230 .N63 2018
Dewey Decimal Classification
025.04252
Summary
"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.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-217) and index.
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Table of Contents
Introduction : The power of algorithms
A society, searching
Searching for Black girls
Searching for people and communities
Searching for protections from search engines
The future of knowledge in the public
The future of information culture
Conclusion : Algorithms of oppression
Epilogue.
A society, searching
Searching for Black girls
Searching for people and communities
Searching for protections from search engines
The future of knowledge in the public
The future of information culture
Conclusion : Algorithms of oppression
Epilogue.