Writing: A Research Guide

This page guides you through library resources and search strategies for the WRIT 100 & 200 series

Google: Algorithms of Oppression

How many times a day do you use Google? Have you ever thought about how it might be shaping your view of the world? In this next video, researcher Safiya Noble explains what this means for women and girls of color, and everyone... (17 minutes):

Content warning: discusses sexual language, racism, and sexism on the Web.

 

Now consider this:

Based on what you've learned from this video, how do you think Google's algorithms might bias what websites it is bringing up--or not bringing up--on your topic? How does this change your thinking about using Google for research?

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