Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Exposing the Hidden Bias in a World Designed for Men and Why True Equality Starts With Data
About This Book
Step into a world you thought you knew, but with every page, discover the invisible gaps that shape our lives—especially if you’re a woman. From city streets to cell phones, and office policies to medical treatment, this journey unveils the silent forces and overlooked data that sideline half of humanity. With sharp storytelling and eye-opening research, you’ll see why everyday frustrations and dangers—like long bathroom lines, cold offices, and unfitting safety gear—are not accidents but outcomes of a system built for the default male. Get ready to challenge assumptions, advocate for change, and redesign your environment for true inclusion.About the Author
Caroline Criado Perez is an acclaimed British journalist, activist, and author known for her relentless pursuit of gender equality. Her campaigns have led to real-world policy changes, including putting more women on British banknotes and improved representation in public spaces. With a background in both science and feminist advocacy, Perez combines rigorous research with passionate storytelling. She is a recipient of the OBE for services to equality and diversity in the media, making her a leading voice in challenging the status quo and bringing invisible social structures into the spotlight.
Biggest Takeaway
Readers will gain powerful awareness of systemic gender gaps and practical strategies for closing them in daily life and public policy. Expect sharper critical thinking, a toolkit for evaluating systems with a gender-inclusive lens, and actionable steps for advocacy—whether you’re redesigning a workspace, questioning everyday products, or participating in social debates. This knowledge unlocks opportunities for smarter decision-making, better resource allocation, improved health outcomes, and more equitable workplaces and cities. Ultimately, readers become catalysts for lasting, visible progress.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
How ‘Gender Neutral’ Design Delivers Unequal Outcomes—And How to Challenge It
Why Recognizing the ‘Gender Data Gap’ Is a Prerequisite for Real Change
Meritocracy Myths: How Supposedly Fair Systems Hide Built-In Bias
Invisible Work: How Unpaid Labor Shapes Economic and Personal Well-being
When ‘Standard’ Means Suboptimal: How One-Size-Fits-Men Fails Half the World
Why Language Shapes Reality—and the Surprising Power of Words to Exclude
Healthcare’s Hidden Gap: How Male Defaults Put Women at Risk
Whose History Gets Remembered? The Power—and Cost—of Erasing Women’s Achievements
Redesign Work and Policy Around Real-Life Patterns—Not Outdated ‘Neutral’ Norms
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