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202253 minPGdocumentary

Women and Algorithms

202253 minPGdocumentary

Five eight-minute episodes analyze popular videos from the women's YouTube universe, revealing trends that shape a feminine model of success.

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Gabrielle Stemmer

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Five eight-minute episodes analyze popular videos from the women's YouTube universe, revealing trends that shape a feminine model of success.

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Gabrielle Stemmer

Gabrielle Stemmerdirector

Titiou Lecoqwriter

Gabrielle Stemmer

Gabrielle Stemmerwriter

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Women engage with popular videos in the women's YouTube universe, which is largely created and consumed by women. The documentary "Women and Algorithms" consists of five eight-minute episodes. It examines trends that promote a specific model of success for women, often using advertising techniques. Algorithms play a central role, influencing content and reflecting societal norms. The series reveals how these digital tools shape perceptions of the ideal woman in contemporary culture.

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