Cover for Invisible Women - Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

Invisible Women - Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

Caroline Criado Perez

Summary

Key Facts from "Invisible Women - Data Bias in a World Designed for Men"

  1. Gender data gap: Most societal norms, systems, and designs have been created using data predominantly from male subjects.
  2. Sex-disaggregated data: The lack of sex-disaggregated data leads to a lack of representation for women in various fields and designs.
  3. Healthcare bias: The gender data gap in medical research and healthcare leads to misdiagnoses and ineffective treatment for women.
  4. Economic inequality: The economic system is set up in a way that undervalues and ignores women's work.
  5. Transportation and urban planning: Infrastructure and planning are designed with the...

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