Sociology

Improving the visibility of minorities through network growth interventions

L. Neuhäuser, F. Karimi, et al.

This research conducted by Leonie Neuhäuser, Fariba Karimi, Jan Bachmann, Markus Strohmaier, and Michael T. Schaub dives into how interventions can affect the visibility of minority groups in ranking systems. Through a unique two-phase network model, the study uncovers the importance of combining group size quotas with changes in social behavior to enhance minority representation, illustrated by a compelling case study on gender parity in academia.

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Abstract

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

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