This work investigates how network growth interventions impact the visibility of minority groups in degree rankings. The authors propose a two-phase network model to analyze the effects of group size interventions (e.g., quotas) and behavioral interventions (e.g., changes in homophily). They find that even extreme quotas are ineffective without accompanying changes in homophilic behavior. A real-world case study examines gender parity in academia, demonstrating the need for coordinated interventions to improve minority visibility.
Publisher
Communications Physics
Published On
May 20, 2023
Authors
Leonie Neuhäuser, Fariba Karimi, Jan Bachmann, Markus Strohmaier, Michael T. Schaub
Tags
network growth interventions
minority groups
degree rankings
quotas
homophily
gender parity
academia
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