Algorithms have been shown to discriminate on the basis of race and gender. Studying age-related discrimination is essential to develop more equitable AI systems and technologies.
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The west has long defined racism as a function of colonial domination and discrimination. But in a changing world this definition must be challenged.
Expanding the disregarding and pardoning scheme for historic homosexual offences should prompt further reflection on the law.
Instead of assuming that science skeptics are motivated by ignorance, or selfishness, we should listen to them and try to understand and address their actual concerns.
New research, based on interviews with Afghan-Australians, shows most want to stay in their new country forever. But they don’t feel accepted in their new home.
New research shows that increasing exposure to foreign accents makes it easier to process - and that can reduce bias which is not based on negative perceptions or prejudice.
Small-group learning activities can help students build social skills while enhancing academic achievement. This is particularly important for kids who face bullying or discrimination.
Children have been widely referred to as “vectors” of COVID-19.
Alton Levy may not be a household name today, but his court-martial put a spotlight on unequal treatment in the military.
Among the more than 20,000 men who have played major league baseball, not one has publicly come out of the closet while still in uniform.
In any given year, one in five people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. Despite this number there’s still massive stigmatization.
Americans are getting more comfortable with new forms of spirituality, but their views of atheists are still complicated.
Without appropriate support, it’s more likely people will break COVID restrictions, for example go to work, or gather in family groups for support.
If a vaccination certificate becomes mandatory for work and other activities, does that mean vaccination is effectively mandatory too?
Texas lawmakers resurrected a Jim Crow-era legal maneuver, used to deny Black people the right to vote, in their new law banning most abortions.
Concern about Islamophobia has been near-constant for years. But how it plays out is changing – especially online.
The gaming industry is plagued by accusations of discrimination and harassment. Companies must realize that a commitment to equity and diversity on paper is worthless without real action and change.
When gay men were confronted about writing ‘no Blacks’ or ‘no Latinos’ on their profiles, many of them became defensive.
Microaggressions are more subtle than outright discrimination. But they can directly affect HIV treatment outcomes.
Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech is not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.
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