Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives.
Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates the shocking root cause of gender inequality and research in Invisible Women, diving into women’s lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office, and more. Built on hundreds of studies in the US, the UK, and around the world, and written with energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, this is a groundbreaking, unforgettable exposé that will change the way you look at the world.
The older I get the more I notice the injustices of the world towards women. Invisible Women digs into things I hadn't ever given a second thought. Think about your smartwatch, the one that rhymes with HitGit. For years I would take my watch off when I went to the grocery store because I knew it didn't count steps when pushing the cart. But it didn't because the manufacturers never had women testers and cart (or stroller) pushers are almost exclusively done by women.
If you are interested at all in gender inequality, this book is a must read!
Details:
- Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
- Pages: 448
- Publication Date: 3/2/2021
- Publisher: Abrams
- Buy it Here!
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