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Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

Name: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
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Book Synopsis: Caroline Criado Perez’s Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men is a landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women.

#1 International Bestseller

Winner of the 2019 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award

Winner of the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize

Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care 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 insidious bias: in time, in money, and often with their lives.

Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates this shocking root cause of gender inequality in Invisible Women. Examining the home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office, and more, Criado Perez unearths a dangerous pattern in data and its consequences on women’s lives.

Product designers use a “one-size-fits-all” approach to everything from pianos to cell phones to voice recognition software, when in fact this approach is designed to fit men. Cities prioritize men’s needs when designing public transportation, roads, and even snow removal, neglecting to consider women’s safety or unique responsibilities and travel patterns. And in medical research, women have largely been excluded from studies and textbooks, leaving them chronically misunderstood, mistreated, and misdiagnosed.

Built on hundreds of studies in the United States, in the United Kingdom, and around the world, and written with energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, this is a groundbreaking, highly readable exposé that will change the way you look at the world.

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Caroline Criado Perez's Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men is not just a book; it's a game-changer. Winner of the prestigious 2019 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award, this international bestseller will open your eyes to the pervasive bias that is deeply ingrained in our society. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Perez uncovers how the gender gap in data perpetuates discrimination against women.

Numbers shape every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to education to public policy. However, the alarming reality is that most data fails to consider gender, treating men as the default and women as the exception. This systemic bias has far-reaching consequences, causing women to pay a heavy price in time, money, and even their own lives.

Invisible Women exposes the dangers of this bias across various domains, such as the home, the workplace, the public square, and the medical field. Perez reveals how product designers favor a "one-size-fits-all" approach that caters to men, overlooking the unique needs and experiences of women. She uncovers the shocking truth that cities prioritize men's requirements when designing transportation systems, roads, and even snow removal, leaving women's safety and concerns by the wayside. Furthermore, the exclusion of women from medical studies and textbooks has resulted in chronic misunderstanding, mistreatment, and misdiagnosis.

This groundbreaking book is built on extensive research conducted worldwide. Backed by countless studies, Invisible Women delivers an eye-opening exposé that challenges conventional wisdom. Perez's writing style combines energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, making this book highly readable and engaging.

If you're ready to change the way you perceive the world and understand the hidden biases that shape our lives, Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men is a must-read. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a new perspective and contribute to a more inclusive future.

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