confirmation bias Archives

Why We Want More (Academy Award Winning) Actors

Although yesterday, Academy Award diversity was boosted by Everything Everywhere All at Once, still the numbers are low.

Weekly Economic News Roundup and gender bias in tech and taxes

Regulatory Policy

How Technology, Taxes, and Temperatures Encourage Gender Bias

Whether looking at voice technology, tax forms, or temperature settings, we would see a gender bias that tilts toward men.

human capital

How Being a Big Man Might Matter

In separate studies, researchers have demonstrated that the status enjoyed by big men with more weight and height echoes male pigeon power.

Sports

Where We Will Add Some Sanity to March Madness

Because a viral video circulated during this year’s March Madness, NCAA women’s basketball will be treated more equitably in the future.

Gender Issues

Where the Gender Wage Gap Needs to Shrink

Returning to work, we still have a substantial gender wage gap to diminish although its size depends on the occupation and our expectations.

Sports

How March Madness Generates Gender Bias

March Madness is a brand. As a trademarked phrase, it represents more than a tournament. It is a massive moneymaker that creates excitement, rivalries, and riveted viewership. It also represents NCAA gender inequality. NCAA Gender Inequality At this year’s tournament,…

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