Essays about: "societal bias"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words societal bias.

  1. 1. The Relationship Between Perception of Societal Threats, Political Orientation and Political Intergroup Bias

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Psykologiska institutionen

    Author : Elin Berglund; Julia Hjärthner Langenius; Isabelle Werner; [2023]
    Keywords : Threat; intergroup bias; political groups; societal crisis;

    Abstract : Intergroup bias is a phenomenon of favoring one’s own group and derogating other groups. This can be expressed through an individual’s positive evaluations of the ingroup and negative evaluations of outgroups. Research has found that feeling threatened plays a relevant role for the occurrence of bias, i.e. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of probabilistic forecasts in Uppsala and its potential use in winter road maintenance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Elisabet Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : forecast evaluation; ensemble system; MetCoOp; winter road maintenance; snow removal; utvärdering; ensembelprognos; MetCoOp; snöröjning; vinterväghållning;

    Abstract : Efficient winter road maintenance is crucial for safety and societal function during the winter months in Sweden. This report aims to evaluate the MetCoOp ensemble system CMEPS and investigate its potential use as a basis for formulating criteria for snow removal that accounts for forecasted weather. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring artificial intelligence bias : a comparative study of societal bias patterns in leading AI-powered chatbots.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Katarzyna Agnieszka Udała; [2023]
    Keywords : artificial intelligence; generative AI; large language models LLMs ; ChatGPT; chatbot; algorithmic bias; ethical AI;

    Abstract : The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the way we interact with technology and each other, both in society and in professional careers. Although they come with great potential for productivity and automation, AI systems have been found to exhibit biases that reflect and perpetuate existing societal inequalities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring Young Male Perspectives on Gender-Stereotyped Instagram Ads : A qualitative study on Swedish men's engagement towards gender-stereotyped advertisements in the digital context of Instagram

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik

    Author : Johannes Ahola; Olivia Gunnarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Male engagement; gender stereotypes; advertising; Instagram; social media; young men;

    Abstract : This paper examined male engagement towards gender stereotypes online. We specifically sought to address how men engage with gender-stereotyped advertisements on Instagram, and which interactions they utilize to do so. READ MORE

  6. 5. Identity Formation Among Young Women in Kenya : Balancing and Challenging Cultural Norms, Misogyny, and the Stigma of Feminism.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Centrum för genusvetenskap

    Author : Gorety Oyoo; [2023]
    Keywords : Identity formation; Feminism; Misogyny; Women; Stigma; Kenya;

    Abstract : This research delves into the lived experiences of young women in Kenya, who must navigate societal norms, gender bias, and the stigma surrounding feminism while forging their identities. The study is focused on identity formation, women's issues, feminism, stigma, and misogyny. READ MORE