Gender data gaps perpetuate inequality from "summary" of Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
Gender data gaps are everywhere - in healthcare, in the workplace, in transportation, in urban planning, and more. These gaps are not just innocent oversights; they have real consequences for women. When we design policies, products, and systems based on data that only captures the male experience, we are essentially leaving women out of the picture. This exclusion leads to a perpetuation of inequality, as women are left to navigate a world that isn't designed with their needs in mind. Take, for example, the lack of representation of women in clinical trials for drugs and medical devices. Without adequate data on how these products affect women, healthcare providers are essentially guessing when it comes to treating female patients. This can lead to misdiagnoses, ineffective treatments, or even harm. Women are not just smaller versions of men; their bodies have different biological processes and hormonal fluctuations that need to be taken into account in medical research. In the workplace, gender data gaps can result in pay disparities, lack of promotion opportunities, and even workplace safety issues. If data on how women are compensated, promoted,...
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