Racial Bias on Airbnb
Kirtina's experience with Airbnb highlights the unsettling reality of racial bias in online platforms. After facing repeated rejections linked to her distinctly Black name and photo, she altered her profile to a more neutral identity, resulting in a dramatic change in acceptance rates. A study reveals that having an African American name significantly decreases the likelihood of being accepted as a guest, underscoring the pervasive nature of discrimination in the sharing economy.In this clip
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Hidden Brain
Episode 28: #AirbnbWhileBlack
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