Tricia Wang: Search Algorithms as Revealing of Social Stereotypes
There is not other “RACE” or groups that are as sexualized as the generic “Asian woman.” Latina comes the closest. You can see for “Arab women” you can plenty of images of the stereotypes veiled woman. Then other during the presentation prompted me to type in “Korean, Japanese, black, African American, and etc.” = and as you can see “Asian women” win the most sexualized google image search. When you perform the search based on more specific cultures – like “Dominican” - it’s not as sexualized as “Latina.” Same for when you search “Japanese” - it’s not as sexualized as “Asian.” Sometimes sweeping stereotypes are easier for mass groupings of people – differences can be dropped as common denominators can be promoted.
ah yes, imagine my confusion growing up…should i be a hyper-sexual submissive and dominating sex freak or a model minority book worm???! can i be both?? alas, if only my life were actually that interesting :-)