Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism

Key Points

• The aim is to examine how search engine algorithms contribute to systemic racism and oppression in society.
• Review of existing literature on algorithms and racism
• Analysis of how search engines operate and their societal impact
• Search algorithms reflect and perpetuate racial biases present in society
• Users are often exposed to racially biased information through search results
• The digital divide is exacerbated by discriminatory search practices