Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

Caroline Criado-Perez

Jun 2019 · Blackstone Publishing · Narrated by Caroline Criado-Perez

About this audiobook

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.

Ratings and reviews

when my daughter was born my brother suggested I read this book and I am glad he did. There were so many issues my eyes were opened to for the first time simply because the world was designed for me. simply by being aware of the data gaps brought up by the author I feel more prepared to provide a healthy ecosystem for my daughter to grow up in. I will reference this book often and look forward to re reading it at a future date and having completely new insights.

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About the author

Caroline Criado Perez is a writer, broadcaster, and feminist activist and was named Liberty Human Rights Campaigner of the Year and OBE by the Queen. She has a degree in English language and literature from the University of Oxford, and she studied behavioral and feminist economics at the London School of Economics. She lives in London.