Invisible women : data bias in a world designed for men / Caroline Criado Perez.
| Author/creator | Criado-Perez, Caroline author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | New York : Abrams Press, 2019. |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 1 online resource (xv, 411 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Can snow-clearing be sexist? -- Gender neutral with urinals -- The long Friday -- The myth of meritocracy -- The Henry Higgins effect -- Being worth less than a shoe -- The plough hypothesis -- One-size-fits-men -- A sea of dudes -- Going to the doctor: the drugs don't work -- Yentyl syndrome -- A costless resource to exploit -- From purse to wallet -- Women's rights are human rights -- Who will rebuild? -- It's not the disaster that kills you. |
| Abstract | "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"--Publisher's description. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCOhost platform, viewed April 10, 2023). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Criado-Perez, Caroline. Invisible women. New York : Abrams Press, [2019] 9781419729072 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Documents d'information. |
| ISBN | 9781683353140 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 1683353145 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (hardcover) |
| Stock number | CC516C4E-B1B8-45A2-B5D6-DE8C0608FC58 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |