![]() ![]() Caroline Criado Perez shows up the shortcomings of a world designed for men by men. “Invisible Women is an absorbing cornucopia of thought-provoking facts - fascinating, alarming and face-palming in equal measures. “An excellent book packed with practical information of the kind required by those attempting to dismantle the patriarchy.” ![]() “The most important book I have ever read.” “Brilliant … Invisible Women lays out in impressive detail the many ways that human beings are presumed to be male, as well as the wide-reaching effects of this distorted view of humanity.” This is entertaining, scholarly and so very important.” “The thoroughness of Invisible Women doesn’t detract from its absolute readability. “Read this book and then tell me the patriarchy is a figment of my imagination.” It should be on every policymaker, politician and manager’s shelves.” … the ambition and scope - and sheer originality - of Invisible Women is huge no less than the story of what happens when we forget to account for half of humanity. “Invisible Women is a game-changer an uncompromising blitz of facts, sad, mad, bad and funny, making an unanswerable case and doing so brilliantly. While some readers may suggest that equality has arrived and gender no longer matters, this book, which should have wide popular appeal, is a solid corrective to that line of thought." ![]() "In clear language, the author builds a strong case for greater inclusion with this thoughtful and surprisingly humorous view of institutional bias and gendered information gaps. “An exposé on the shocking root cause of gender inequality and research, an intimate investigation of the true scope of domestic violence, and a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers.Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men This is entertaining, scholarly, and so very important.” - Adam Rutherford, author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived “The thoroughness of Invisible Women doesn’t detract from its absolute readability. ![]() " diligently researched and clearly written exposé." - Booklist “This thoughtful and surprisingly humorous view of institutional bias and gendered information gaps…should have wide popular appeal.” - Kirkus Reviews “A provocative, vital book.” - Publishers Weekly Reading this book-preferably in a comfortably warm room-is the first step.” - PureWow “Even with all the progress women have made in the last few decades, Invisible Women proves we still have a long way to go. “As Invisible Women illuminates…communities pay tremendous costs for the gender data gap: costs of income, time, women’s health, and sometimes women’s lives.” - Bustle “A powerful call to bust the myths and bridge the gap.” - Nature “Furiously brilliant.” - Irish Times (Dublin) “Useful and sobering.” - The Guardian (London) “Brilliant…Invisible Women lays out in impressive detail the many ways that human beings are presumed to be male, as well as the wide-reaching effects of this distorted view of humanity.” - The Nation “Invisible Women is a game-changer an uncompromising blitz of facts, sad, mad, bad, and funny, making an unanswerable case and doing so brilliantly.” - The Times (London) Her passion will incite listeners to action in the face of truly depressing data that proves how dangerous the world is for women.” “Caroline Criado Perez’s authoritative tone is convincing… her indignant narration paired with well-researched facts will inspire listeners to consider details of the world around them…Speaking in a clear voice and a British accent, Perez sounds incensed and unapologetic. 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. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias in time, money, and often with their lives.Ĭelebrated 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. 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. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. ![]()
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