Are University Admissions Biased? | Simpson's Paradox Part 2

The video discusses acceptance rates of cats and humans in university departments, highlighting potential biases. It uses Simpson's Paradox to explain how departmental acceptance rates can appear fair, yet result in overall bias due to application distribution. The Berkeley case from the 1970s is used to illustrate gender bias in admissions. The video concludes that societal biases influence these distributions, and statistics reveal these biases, urging action against them.

What factors contributed to the unequal distribution of women and men across departments?

What conclusions can be drawn about gender bias in the educational process based on the findings from the Berkeley study?