Invisible Women. Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men | Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

Caroline Criado Perez

Overview

This book delves into the pervasive issue of data bias, highlighting how a world designed predominantly for men leads to systemic disadvantages for women. It uncovers how the absence of female data in various fields, from technology and medicine to urban planning and public policy, creates a landscape where women's needs and experiences are often overlooked or misunderstood. Through extensive research and compelling real-world examples, the author exposes the profound and often invisible consequences of this gender data gap.

Who it's for

• Individuals interested in gender studies and social inequality.
• Readers seeking to understand systemic biases in data and design.
• Professionals in fields affected by data collection and analysis.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 432
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Year: 2020
• ISBN: 9781784706289