Women's agency is denied by gender data gaps from "summary" of Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
Gender data gaps have a profound impact on women's lives, shaping their opportunities, choices, and experiences in ways that are often overlooked. Without accurate and comprehensive data that includes gender-disaggregated information, women's agency is effectively denied, as their needs and realities remain invisible in policymaking and decision-making processes. These data gaps are not simply a matter of numbers; they reflect and perpetuate entrenched biases and assumptions that prioritize the male experience as the default. When data is missing or incomplete, it becomes difficult to identify and address the specific challenges and barriers that women face. This lack of information hinders efforts to design effective solutions and policies that are responsive to women's needs and realities. One striking example of how gender data gaps can deny women's agency is in the realm of transportation. For years, urban planning and transportation policies have been based on data that largely ignores women's travel patterns and experiences. As a re...
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