Invisible Women

Data Bias In A World Designed For Men

by Caroline Criado Perez

Hardcover, 272 pages

Published March 12, 2019 by Harry N. Abrams.

ISBN:: 978-1-4197-2907-2
OCLC Number:: 1089835410

(12 reviews)

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.

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Rev. Dr. Sir Wayne Murillo III reviewed Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

Review of 'Invisible Women' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Are you a 5’ 9” white male weighing 196 pounds? If not, the world was not designed for you. In Invisible Women, Caroline Criado Perez covers the surprising male bias in your daily life. 49.6% of all people are just not studied in any significant way: car crash safety, economic output, heart attack signs, and the efficacy of drugs. Everything is simplified to fit the default male the mark is missed by half. Even the most thoughtful and conscious man is just going to miss huge parts of the female experience. To remedy this Perez suggests what RBG suggested “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”

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Eszter reviewed Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

Review of 'Invisible Women' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

A must-read for everyone. This book illustrates very well that today’s society’s inequality is way more than "just" the pay gap. Being aware of inequalities and understanding it’s effects is the first step for improving them. The second step is to learn from this book and take actions - trying to represent women more is one of the biggest challenges (that are possible to overcome!) in our society.

Paul Matthews reviewed Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

Review of 'Invisible Women' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Powerful and well-researched, highlighting the risk and damage of male defaults across design, policy and healthcare and more. Perez does a good job of pointing out where more disaggregated data collection and research is needed.