Invisible Women

Caroline Criado Perez

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'Invisible Women' by Caroline Criado Perez investigates the pervasive issue of gender data bias, revealing how the world, in myriad aspects including healthcare, urban planning, and technology, has been designed predominantly by and for men. Through meticulous research and compelling case studies, Perez illustrates the profound consequences this gender data gap can have on women’s lives, advocating for a systemic overhaul to achieve true gender equality in the design and implementation of policies and practices. The book aims to bring awareness to these overlooked biases and spark changes that make data more inclusive, ensuring women are no longer rendered invisible in societal structures.

What will you learn?

In this enlightening book, you will uncover the pervasive gender data gap that exists in our world and how it systematically disadvantages women. Caroline Criado Perez meticulously examines how much of our world—from technology and medicine to urban planning and government policies—has been designed with men as the default. By reading this, you will gain a heightened awareness of the biases entrenched in data collection and analysis, and understand the profound implications these biases have on women's daily lives. This book will equip you with a critical perspective on gender equality and empower you to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable society.

Who’s it for?

• Gender equality advocates

• Public policy makers

• Data analysts

• Social scientists

• Feminists and activists

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1
Understanding the Gender Data Gap
How Data Bias Creates a World Designed for Men and Overlooks Women’s Experiences.
2
Workplace Inequities and the Data Deficiency
Uncovering Gender Bias in Occupational Structures, Policies, and Design.
3
Health and Medical Research Disparities
Examining How Women's Health is Compromised by Male-Centric Medical Data and Protocols.
4
Urban Planning and Public Spaces
Analyzing How City Design Neglects Women's Needs and Prioritizes Men's Convenience and Safety.
5
The Impact of Male Default in Technology
Highlighting Gender Bias in Product Design, Software, and AI Development.
6
Education and Gendered Learning
Exploring How Educational Resources and Systems Favor Male Learning Styles and Marginalize Girls and Women.
7
The Gender Gap in Climate and Disaster Response
Investigating How Women's Needs are Overlooked in Environmental Policies and Crisis Management.
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Data Collection and Representation
Critiquing the Inadequacies in Gender Data Collection and How It Skews Policy and Resource Allocation.
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Violence and Personal Safety
Addressing How Gender Bias in Policy and Design Increases Women's Vulnerability to Violence.
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Economic Inequality Rooted in Data Bias
Delving into How Financial Systems and Economic Policies Disadvantage Women through Gendered Data Exclusion.