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Data drives decisions in economics, health care, education, and public policy, yet much of it ignores gender. In Invisible Women, Caroline Criado Perez shows how the default assumption that men are the norm leads to bias and discrimination, costing women time, money, and often life. Through rigorous analysis of studies from the United States, United Kingdom, and elsewhere, she demonstrates how one‑size‑fits‑all design—from furniture and technology to city planning and medical research—misses women’s needs. The book examines everyday spaces such as homes, workplaces, public transportation, and health care, revealing how women’s experiences are marginalized and how this invisibility reinforces male domination. Based on a wide range of research, Invisible Women offers a compelling, accessible exposition of the systematic data gaps that sustain gender inequality and calls for a gender‑inclusive approach to data collection and policy design.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: Caroline Criado Perez
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