Gender equality in research benefits society as a whole from "summary" of Inferior by Angela Saini
Gender equality in research isn't just about fairness or social justice; it's about ensuring that society as a whole benefits from the best possible knowledge and innovation. When we exclude half of the population from research, we are limiting the scope of our understanding and missing out on valuable insights. By overlooking the contributions of women, we are essentially handicapping our ability to advance as a society. Research that is biased towards one gender skews our understanding of human biology and behavior. For example, the historical focus on male bodies in medical research has led to crucial gaps in our knowledge about how diseases manifest differently in women. This not only affects the quality of healthcare that women recei...
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