Character portrayal analyses using computational tools

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How a movie character is written or portrayed influences a viewer's impression, which can in turn influence people's stereotypes on gender norms. We develop a computational framework, called connotation frames, to measure the power and agency given to characters in movies. Our new tool allows for in-depth analyses of subtle nuances in how characters are written about in movie screenplays.

Data, Movie, Tool, BiasBrigitte BellanJanuary 7, 2018Tool, Character Portrayal, Computational Tools, Bias, Paul G. Allen School, University of Washington

Gender Pay Gap Calculator, as "Working for Free" days, by the Washington Post

The median salary for women working full-time is about 80 percent of men’s. That gap, put in other terms, means women are working for free 10 weeks a year. So, if you’re a woman ...... you started working for free 15 hours ago...

Well, that is a little blunt — there are gradients on that difference. The pay gap varies depending on the occupation, working hours, education attainment, experience, and geography.

Look at when women in varying occupations would start working for free, based on the wage gap in that field (US data).

Published 26/10/17

Gender Pay Gap, Gender EqualityBrigitte BellanOctober 26, 2017Washington Post, Calculator, Tool, Working for Free