Essays about: "Ethnicity"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 466 essays containing the word Ethnicity.

  1. 11. Mitigating Unintended Bias in Toxic Comment Detection using Entropy-based Attention Regularization

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Fabio Camerota; [2023]
    Keywords : XLNet; BERT; Toxic Comment Classification; Entropy-based Attention Regularization; XLNet; BERT; Toxisk Kommentar Klassificering; Entropibaserad uppmärksamhetsreglering;

    Abstract : The proliferation of hate speech is a growing challenge for social media platforms, as toxic online comments can have dangerous consequences also in real life. There is a need for tools that can automatically and reliably detect hateful comments, and deep learning models have proven effective in solving this issue. READ MORE

  3. 12. Accessing Housing : How the political-economy of Sweden’s Housing Market impacts the accessibility for marginalized groups in Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Pauline Wedepohl; [2023]
    Keywords : housing; accessibility; discrimination; marginalized groups; radical right to housing; political-economy; urban studies; Malmö; Sweden;

    Abstract : Under urban neoliberal policies, housing has become a vehicle for wealth accumulation, detached from its social function, leading to a shortage of adequate and affordable housing. The lack of adequate housing is perceived as an issue of availability. READ MORE

  4. 13. Does the intersection of gender and ethnicity of a leader at workplace affect employee perception of leadership suitability?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : SHATHA ALREFAI; Marron Murefu; [2023]
    Keywords : Discrimination; Gender; Ethnicity; Intersectionality; Leadership;

    Abstract : Research within discrimination against ethnic minorities and females suggest that members of these groups face discrimination during recruitment processes in organizations. However, less is known on whether leaders from these groups are discriminated against due to their ethnicity and gender by being perceived less suitable as leaders at the workplace. READ MORE

  5. 14. Preparing Teachers for Inclusion in a Homogeneous Society : A Case Study of a Czech Univesity's Approach to Inclusive Education

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

    Author : Katarzyna Twarog; [2023]
    Keywords : Inclusion; Multiculturalism; Multicultural Education; social justice approach; culture;

    Abstract : Inclusive education is a broad topic which includes research in the areas of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, language, religion and ability. Since the end of the Second World War it has become an important concept discussed internationally in both policy and research. READ MORE

  6. 15. Safety in Urban Spaces using Urban Planning: a Comparative Study in Bogotá, Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Sara Sandefeldt; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban planning; Bogotá; Colombia; safety; urban design; urban spaces; women; gender; fear Stadsplanering; trygghet; publika rum; kvinnor; kön; rädsla; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Many cities around the world are facing the same challenges when it comes to the ability for women to move around and feel safe in public spaces. For women, using public spaces entails fear of sexual violence and of being attacked, which forces them to always be vigilant and reduces their quality of life. READ MORE