Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias In A World Designed For Men

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Invisible Women reveals the hidden gender data gap that shapes a world designed predominantly for men. This eye-opening book uncovers how systemic bias affects women’s everyday experiences, from technology to healthcare and beyond.

Exploring the unseen ways gender bias impacts women through data gaps and systemic discrimination.

Winner of the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2019, Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez shines a light on the vast gender data gap that influences many aspects of life. If you’ve ever felt your phone was too large for your hand, or wondered why medical treatments don’t always fit your needs, this book explains why.

Caroline Criado Perez, an acclaimed writer and campaigner, reveals how the world is largely constructed by and for men, often overlooking half the population. This systemic oversight creates a hidden but powerful bias that affects women’s health, safety, and wellbeing.

Drawing on a wide array of case studies, stories, and fresh research from around the globe, the book exposes how women are excluded from key areas such as government policy, medical research, technology, workplaces, urban design, and media coverage.

Invisible Women challenges readers to recognize the pervasive gender bias embedded in everyday life and calls for change. It’s a compelling and provocative read that has already influenced workplace and government policies, offering a new perspective on how our world can become fairer for everyone.

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