Invisible Women

Invisible Women explores the concept of the 'gender data gap'. Caroline Criado-Perez shows us how the world is largely designed for and by men, leading to a lack of data about women's experiences. This gap affects everything from healthcare to urban planning.

The book digs into how the gender data gap impacts women's health. For example, medical research often focuses on male bodies, leading to misdiagnoses and ineffective treatments for women. It's a wake-up call for the medical community to consider gender differences in research.

Caroline Criado-Perez also takes a look at workplace bias. She reveals how workplaces are often designed with men in mind, from the temperature settings to the height of desks. This can lead to discomfort and health issues for women.

The author also explores the gender bias in technology. She shows how tech products, like smartphones and voice recognition software, are often designed for men, making them less user-friendly for women. It's a call to action for the tech industry to consider women in their design process.

Invisible Women is not just about highlighting problems. It's also about finding solutions. By becoming aware of the gender data gap, we can start to make changes in our own lives and workplaces. The book encourages us to question our assumptions and challenge the status quo.