Summary of Inferior

Inferior by Angela Saini is a book that examines how prejudice and bias have shaped the sciences and medical advancements. The book covers gender bias in biology, racism in medicine, and how the history of biology has been distorted to reflect the ideas and prejudices of the time. It covers controversial topics such as the idea that intelligence is based on race. It dives into the history of science, how science is used to uphold racism and sexism, and how misogyny has been used to explain scientific results and ideas. Lastly, the book also highlights how scientific advances have been used against marginalized groups, like the disabled, the poor, and the oppressed.