Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

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“Invisible Women” by Caroline Criado Perez is a groundbreaking exploration of the pervasive gender bias that exists in data collection, research, and decision-making processes across various aspects of society. Perez exposes how the world is designed and built based on data that systematically overlooks or underrepresents women’s experiences, needs, and contributions.

The book delves into numerous areas where this gender data gap manifests, including healthcare, transportation, urban planning, economics, and technology. Perez presents compelling evidence demonstrating how the failure to account for women’s perspectives and realities leads to systemic inequalities and inefficiencies.

For example, she highlights how medical research historically focused primarily on male subjects, resulting in treatments and medications that are often less effective or even harmful for women. Similarly, urban planning and transportation infrastructure often fail to consider women’s safety and mobility needs, leading to environments that may be hostile or inaccessible to them.

Perez also examines the economic implications of the gender data gap, revealing how it contributes to the undervaluation of women’s unpaid labor and perpetuates wage disparities between men and women.

Through meticulous research and powerful storytelling, “Invisible Women” shines a light on the hidden biases that shape our world and advocates for a more inclusive and equitable approach to data collection and decision-making. It’s a compelling call to action for policymakers, researchers, and society as a whole to recognize and address the gender data gap in order to build a more just and equitable future for all.