Articles related to "Bias"
Celtic Quilting
Celtic weaving as used in quilting, photos, directions for celtic quilting.
celtic quilting • bias bars • bias applique • continuous weaving • quilts
Celtic weaving as used in quilting, photos, directions for celtic quilting.
celtic quilting • bias bars • bias applique • continuous weaving • quilts
Biased magazine articles
An article about harsh criticism regarding Dreamcast titles still in the works.
biased magazine articles • the other day • happen to receive a copy • fairly large gaming magazine • in the mail
An article about harsh criticism regarding Dreamcast titles still in the works.
biased magazine articles • the other day • happen to receive a copy • fairly large gaming magazine • in the mail
Personal Biases in News Consumption
Not only are there biases in the news, we all suffer from biases in news consumption.
media bias • iraq
Not only are there biases in the news, we all suffer from biases in news consumption.
media bias • iraq
Anti-Military Bias in the Media
Linda Foley of the Newspaper Guild seems to charge the US military with the targeting of journalists.
linda foley
Linda Foley of the Newspaper Guild seems to charge the US military with the targeting of journalists.
linda foley
Avoiding Gender Bias
Do you unknowingly convey different expectations for kids based on their sex?
gender expectations • kids • teens • boys • girls
Do you unknowingly convey different expectations for kids based on their sex?
gender expectations • kids • teens • boys • girls
BBC Criticised for Muslim Bias
The BBC has defended itself against claims of positive discrimination against Islam, but has opened the debate about whether religion should be basis for comedy.
bbc • comedy • muslim bias • british television • writers and comedians
The BBC has defended itself against claims of positive discrimination against Islam, but has opened the debate about whether religion should be basis for comedy.
bbc • comedy • muslim bias • british television • writers and comedians
Bias in International News
Reporting of international conflicts often seems one-sided. The benefit of the doubt seems to go to the underdogs--unless they get too violent.
slanted foreign news • media international reporting bias • israel • palestinians • middle east
Reporting of international conflicts often seems one-sided. The benefit of the doubt seems to go to the underdogs--unless they get too violent.
slanted foreign news • media international reporting bias • israel • palestinians • middle east
Courtroom Culture Bias
Courtroom language is culturally biased and aggressively colonial, alienating Indigenous defendants from mainstream justice and law.
gratuitous concurrence • aboriginal law • indigenous law • racism in the court • racist justice system
Courtroom language is culturally biased and aggressively colonial, alienating Indigenous defendants from mainstream justice and law.
gratuitous concurrence • aboriginal law • indigenous law • racism in the court • racist justice system
Fighting Bias in Higher Education
An interview with Luann Wright, founder of NoIndoctrination.org, a website where students report perceived bias from professors and campus programs.
professor bias • higher education • college student • noindoctrination.org • ratemyprofessor.com
An interview with Luann Wright, founder of NoIndoctrination.org, a website where students report perceived bias from professors and campus programs.
professor bias • higher education • college student • noindoctrination.org • ratemyprofessor.com
Gender Bias in Scientific World
Are women innately ill suited to scientific inquiry? Harvard's last President thinks so. What do others say?
gender • inequality • harvard • lawrence summers • ben barres
Are women innately ill suited to scientific inquiry? Harvard's last President thinks so. What do others say?
gender • inequality • harvard • lawrence summers • ben barres
Liberal Bias
The fact is that journalists in the national media are dominantly Liberal. The question is what effect does this have.
liberal bias • paul samuelson • fair
The fact is that journalists in the national media are dominantly Liberal. The question is what effect does this have.
liberal bias • paul samuelson • fair
Media Bias
Media bias is everywhere. Coverage of the Middle East is no different. However, the stakes can be much higher.
media • bias • middle • east • israel
Media bias is everywhere. Coverage of the Middle East is no different. However, the stakes can be much higher.
media • bias • middle • east • israel
Mothers and Sons -- Avoiding Gender Bias
How do we as Mothers teach our sons to respect and value the women in their lives? It is a lifelong process, and we need to start at a very young age!
mothers • sons • parenting • feminism • humanity
How do we as Mothers teach our sons to respect and value the women in their lives? It is a lifelong process, and we need to start at a very young age!
mothers • sons • parenting • feminism • humanity
Racial Bias for Black Prisoners
Statistics are shocking showing the large discrepancies of race in the United States prison population. This is an obvious case of racial discrimination.
black prison population • discrimination • racial discrimination • racism and black prisoners • racism and death penalty
Statistics are shocking showing the large discrepancies of race in the United States prison population. This is an obvious case of racial discrimination.
black prison population • discrimination • racial discrimination • racism and black prisoners • racism and death penalty
Vouchers and Anti-Catholic Bias
Vouchers for education are clearly Constitutional and the Supreme Court will likely decide so shortly. In the 19th century prohibition of funds to "sectarian" primary and secondary schools was the result of anti-Catholic bias.
Vouchers for education are clearly Constitutional and the Supreme Court will likely decide so shortly. In the 19th century prohibition of funds to "sectarian" primary and secondary schools was the result of anti-Catholic bias.
Bill Moyers Retires Just In Time
Upon his retirement, Bill Moyers reflects the frustration of the Left and lashes out against he media.
bill moyers • media bias
Upon his retirement, Bill Moyers reflects the frustration of the Left and lashes out against he media.
bill moyers • media bias
Boys and Girls in School: The Hidden Curriculum
Boys and girls are not receiving the same education in our schools today, partly because of the hidden curriculum, which consists of what is learned by observing and participating in the classroom.
curriculum • sadker • sexism • education • school
Boys and girls are not receiving the same education in our schools today, partly because of the hidden curriculum, which consists of what is learned by observing and participating in the classroom.
curriculum • sadker • sexism • education • school
Boys Will Be Boys
There is an unfortunate reality in today's classrooms that many educators and parents are overlooking. The gender gap is wide and sweeping. Although it is not always the female side that is shortchanged. Our urban schools need to protect all children's rights to a fair and equal education without detriment to self-esteem and future achievements.
gender • education • children • academic • school
There is an unfortunate reality in today's classrooms that many educators and parents are overlooking. The gender gap is wide and sweeping. Although it is not always the female side that is shortchanged. Our urban schools need to protect all children's rights to a fair and equal education without detriment to self-esteem and future achievements.
gender • education • children • academic • school
Boys Will Be Boys, Part 2
Continuation of "Boys Will Be Boys", which discusses the detriment of gender bias.
gender • education • bias • children • students
Continuation of "Boys Will Be Boys", which discusses the detriment of gender bias.
gender • education • bias • children • students
Breaking News in Breast Cancer
Brief synopsis of the latest breast cancer research.
clinical trials • adjuvant chemotherapy • breast cancer awareness month • exercise • elderly bias
Brief synopsis of the latest breast cancer research.
clinical trials • adjuvant chemotherapy • breast cancer awareness month • exercise • elderly bias
Cancer Screening: When Should it be Considered?
Cancer screening procedures developed in response to the need for an early diagnosis of cancer when treatment methods are more successful. This article provides current recommendations for screening.
screening • asymptomatic • bias • ethics • mammography
Cancer screening procedures developed in response to the need for an early diagnosis of cancer when treatment methods are more successful. This article provides current recommendations for screening.
screening • asymptomatic • bias • ethics • mammography
College Professor Ratings Website
Should students be able to rate their professors anonymously on teacher evaluation websites? Here are some arguments for and against these sites.
college professor ratings website • ratemyprofessor.com • teacher evaluation • professor bias • noindoctrination.org
Should students be able to rate their professors anonymously on teacher evaluation websites? Here are some arguments for and against these sites.
college professor ratings website • ratemyprofessor.com • teacher evaluation • professor bias • noindoctrination.org
Credible Source Material (Pt 2)
How do you know if the research material you've gathered is reliable? Hopefully, this article will help you find out.
research • bias • credibility • popular • scholarly
How do you know if the research material you've gathered is reliable? Hopefully, this article will help you find out.
research • bias • credibility • popular • scholarly
Definition of Racism, Other Terms
Is the definition of racism all that different from the many related terms? Definitions of racism, prejudice, reverse and racial discrimination, bias, xenophobia.
definition of racism • racism and related terms • prejudice • discrimination • racial discrimination
Is the definition of racism all that different from the many related terms? Definitions of racism, prejudice, reverse and racial discrimination, bias, xenophobia.
definition of racism • racism and related terms • prejudice • discrimination • racial discrimination
Does Racism Against Whites Exist?
Unless and until the meaning of racism and related terms is clarified, Americans will continue to argue about whether or not racism against whites truly exists.
racism against whites • definition of racism • racial discrimination • xenophobia • racism
Unless and until the meaning of racism and related terms is clarified, Americans will continue to argue about whether or not racism against whites truly exists.
racism against whites • definition of racism • racial discrimination • xenophobia • racism
Grains of Fabric
Knowing the ins and outs of your fabric and how to get the best results from it is the focus of this month's article.
fabric • shrink • bias • selvage • grain
Knowing the ins and outs of your fabric and how to get the best results from it is the focus of this month's article.
fabric • shrink • bias • selvage • grain
Hate Crimes and Holidays: Give a Gift of Hope
Want to give a very special holiday gift that will only take a few moments of your time? Read on...
lesbian • lesbians • gay • gays • hate crimes
Want to give a very special holiday gift that will only take a few moments of your time? Read on...
lesbian • lesbians • gay • gays • hate crimes
Hate Speak For Dollars
Misogyny, racism, and hatred of gays fill the airwaves because hatred sells. Those who pander hatespeak are well paid media darlings.
racism • gender bias • gays • fame • shock jocks
Misogyny, racism, and hatred of gays fill the airwaves because hatred sells. Those who pander hatespeak are well paid media darlings.
racism • gender bias • gays • fame • shock jocks
Helping Your Granddaughter Succeed
What happens to the bright-eyed exuberance of girls between the primary grades and high school graduation? This article gives ways to improve your granddaughter's achievement, her confidence and self-esteem, and overcome gender bias.
education • gender • gender bias • gender roles • teenage girls
What happens to the bright-eyed exuberance of girls between the primary grades and high school graduation? This article gives ways to improve your granddaughter's achievement, her confidence and self-esteem, and overcome gender bias.
education • gender • gender bias • gender roles • teenage girls
How can the consumer hold biased media accountable?
When you suspect media bias, here are some tips to cope with it.
media issues • media bias • truth in media • media criticism
When you suspect media bias, here are some tips to cope with it.
media issues • media bias • truth in media • media criticism
How Gulfstream’s New Surfaces Are Playing
Gulfstream Park main and turf courses, renovated during the off-season are playing a bit differently, but speed still holds the upper hand in many cases.
gulfstreasm park • masin track • turf course • winners • post positions
Gulfstream Park main and turf courses, renovated during the off-season are playing a bit differently, but speed still holds the upper hand in many cases.
gulfstreasm park • masin track • turf course • winners • post positions
Making the News
By definition, publishing and air news involves decisions that reflect bias.
dirkhising • shepard • media bias
By definition, publishing and air news involves decisions that reflect bias.
dirkhising • shepard • media bias
My Country Right Or Wrong
Suite101 examines whether nationalism sometimes overcomes the objectivity of news reports
nationalism • broadcasting • tv • radio • news
Suite101 examines whether nationalism sometimes overcomes the objectivity of news reports
nationalism • broadcasting • tv • radio • news
Options for Binding Your Quilt
Binding fabric covers your quilt's raw edges and helps keep them from getting worn as you use the quilt. Learn about five different ways to bind your quilt.
quilt binding • quilt fabric • cotton fabric • ruffled binding • piped binding
Binding fabric covers your quilt's raw edges and helps keep them from getting worn as you use the quilt. Learn about five different ways to bind your quilt.
quilt binding • quilt fabric • cotton fabric • ruffled binding • piped binding
Politics and Richard III, Part 3 of 4: Richmond
How political are Shakespeare's political plays? Part 3 in a 4 part series exploring the political influences and historical discrepancies of Shakespeare's Richard III explores the historical and dramatic character of Shakespeare's character Richmond, who became King Henry VII.
henry vii • richard iii • shakespeare • political bias
How political are Shakespeare's political plays? Part 3 in a 4 part series exploring the political influences and historical discrepancies of Shakespeare's Richard III explores the historical and dramatic character of Shakespeare's character Richmond, who became King Henry VII.
henry vii • richard iii • shakespeare • political bias
Psychology in Problem Solving
A great deal of research has been done regarding problem-solving. This article provides a brief overview of different problem-solving techniques and pitfalls.
problem solving • heuristics • algorithms • insight • negative set
A great deal of research has been done regarding problem-solving. This article provides a brief overview of different problem-solving techniques and pitfalls.
problem solving • heuristics • algorithms • insight • negative set
Questions of Trust at the BBC
We should be careful not to confuse criticisms of the BBC's editorial stance with the recent scandals over the apparent faking of contests.
trust and the bbc • insitutional bias • jeremy paxman • john simpson • martin bell
We should be careful not to confuse criticisms of the BBC's editorial stance with the recent scandals over the apparent faking of contests.
trust and the bbc • insitutional bias • jeremy paxman • john simpson • martin bell
SEMINOLE Borders
Direction for a pieced Seminole border with illustrations and photos.
border • seminole • pieced border • rotary cut • bias edge
Direction for a pieced Seminole border with illustrations and photos.
border • seminole • pieced border • rotary cut • bias edge
The Place of Gifted and Talented Teens amidst Society
A look at society's biassed views of gifted teens and the generalizations which talented teens face.
teens • bias • biassed • society • gifted
A look at society's biassed views of gifted teens and the generalizations which talented teens face.
teens • bias • biassed • society • gifted
The PN Diode as a Circuit Switch
A diode consists of p-type and n-type semiconductor materials joined together. One may approximate an "ideal" diode to a switch and simplify analysis of simple circuits.
ideal diode as a switch • n-type and p-type semiconductors • depletion region • barrier potential • forward bias reverse bias
A diode consists of p-type and n-type semiconductor materials joined together. One may approximate an "ideal" diode to a switch and simplify analysis of simple circuits.
ideal diode as a switch • n-type and p-type semiconductors • depletion region • barrier potential • forward bias reverse bias
The Power of the Press
It is an old adage that the pen is mightier than the sword, and never has that been truer than in this era of tabloidized news reporting. Pure objectivity is impossible, and the myth of the unbiased press is becoming even more mythical.
bias in the press • cable news channels • cable news talk shows
It is an old adage that the pen is mightier than the sword, and never has that been truer than in this era of tabloidized news reporting. Pure objectivity is impossible, and the myth of the unbiased press is becoming even more mythical.
bias in the press • cable news channels • cable news talk shows
Thinking Critically--Easier Said Than Done
Learn some steps to develop your critical thinking as well as potholes to avoid.
critical thinking • logical fallacies • fact • opinion • persuasion
Learn some steps to develop your critical thinking as well as potholes to avoid.
critical thinking • logical fallacies • fact • opinion • persuasion
Tower of Political Babel
The lack of balance in news coverage by the national broadcast media is creating a Tower of Political Babel.
media bias
The lack of balance in news coverage by the national broadcast media is creating a Tower of Political Babel.
media bias
Welcome to Mid-East Politics: What to Expect and Look for in the Region
introduction • politics • middle east • diplomacy • israel
introduction • politics • middle east • diplomacy • israel
Workplace Discrimination: More Common than You Think
Even with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and Affirmative Action programs to guide them, workplace discrimination exists. Occasionally, it is deliberate; these are generally the cases which make the evening news. More often, it is the unintended result of practices which don't seem the least bit discriminatory on the outside.
discrimination • equal employment opportunity • affirmative action • employment • workplace
Even with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and Affirmative Action programs to guide them, workplace discrimination exists. Occasionally, it is deliberate; these are generally the cases which make the evening news. More often, it is the unintended result of practices which don't seem the least bit discriminatory on the outside.
discrimination • equal employment opportunity • affirmative action • employment • workplace
Exploring the History of Glam Rock
A cooperative theatre research assignment investigates the history of Glam Rock. Deploy small work groups to create a chronology of the lifespan of a theatrical genre.
history of glam rock • cooperative theatre research assignment • investigative journalism for researching theatre • glam rock musical movement • rise and fall of a musical movement
A cooperative theatre research assignment investigates the history of Glam Rock. Deploy small work groups to create a chronology of the lifespan of a theatrical genre.
history of glam rock • cooperative theatre research assignment • investigative journalism for researching theatre • glam rock musical movement • rise and fall of a musical movement
EMH and Portfolio Management
Should a portfolio be managed passively or actively? What difference do superior analysts make in the investment decision process? How does behavioral finance fit in?
efficient market hypothesis • emh • buy-and-hold strategy • passively managed portfolio • actively managed portfolio
Should a portfolio be managed passively or actively? What difference do superior analysts make in the investment decision process? How does behavioral finance fit in?
efficient market hypothesis • emh • buy-and-hold strategy • passively managed portfolio • actively managed portfolio
Blooming Biases - Plants that will never make my "A" list.
It's your garden party - so give some thought to the invitation list. Do you really want bores, or uptight plants, or those that demand to be pampered and petted beyond endurance? Or would you prefer those that bring delight and variety to the party?
gardening • flowering plants • annuals
It's your garden party - so give some thought to the invitation list. Do you really want bores, or uptight plants, or those that demand to be pampered and petted beyond endurance? Or would you prefer those that bring delight and variety to the party?
gardening • flowering plants • annuals