Translation matters – it’s another way bias can get in. The staff member interprets the response. And that filtering can be biased.
From the Blog on bias
Stereotypes, CEOs, and Holidays
Challenging our stereotypes do not threaten the majority, it simply creates possibility for those who didn’t think it was ok.
The Missing Actor
The missing actor can be subtle. We can call it bias oroppression. Depending on our choice, we locate the problem in different places.
Snow Clearing is Sexist?
Most teams leading digital transformation or disruption work in organisations are male dominated leading us to sexist disruptions
Hand Dryer Racism
It seems rather basic that part of our industry standards should be that things need to work for people of all cultures, genders and colours.
Who is Responsible?
Algorithms are not responsible. We are responsible, even when we choose to give over power and decision rights to algorithms.
Default System Language
The default language of digital technology is American English. What biased, ‘colonial’ perspectives, are we, through technology, forcing on the vulnerable?
Sometimes Photos Can Help Us See What is Missing
A report is a snapshot in time helping us see what is present and what is not. Diversity in decision making in the humanitarian world needs improvement
The Research Agenda
Who sets the research agenda? What is the dominant worldview perpetuated by or through the research agenda? If community leaders set it, would it change?