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Invisible Women

Written by: Caroline Criado Perez
Narrated by: Caroline Criado Perez
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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 expose that will change the way you look at the world.

©2019 Caroline Criado Perez (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Should be required listening for all people

Amazing book. This is a world changing book and every person in humanity should be required to hear it.

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So glad I listened to this book!

I learned a tremendous amount from this book and I will be thinking about it and talking about it for months if not years. There is a heavy amount of statistics and data that I surely will not remember so I expect to be re-listening in the future. The foreword is challenging to get through due to the high volume of information presented, but the body of the work spends more time fleshing out the details and background. This is a must read!

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Some Facts Are Hard to Swallow

I read this book with a sense of duty. Perez does an excellent job of backing up everything she says from hard statistics. I pushed through as there is an emotional toll reading about how the world is not considerate of your gender in the major social sphere. It’s important to be aware of how women are dismissed in medical research, the typical work week and the disproportionate amount of care work that “naturally” falls on us. A good read, and a mindful read. I would suggest to break up your time reading it, as there is a lot of information to digest, also to keep the rage at bay while you apply the information in this book to your daily life. You’ll be drawing a lot of parallels.

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loved it

loved it, eye opening perspectives. she really opened my eyes to the way in which women are intentionally and unintentionally overlooked in our society

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A Must-read

Finally, someone reading at a proper pace. Also, you NEED to read this book: knowing the lack of testing of medication and technology on women will make you rise up and lead the revolution ;)

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Read This Book!

The information in this book is relevant to everyone and honeslt makes me wonder where else the ways we collect and apply data are failing us. Honestly, everyone should read this book.

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Easy to read but hard to stomach

A great read about things that I don’t even think about ...or didn’t until I read this book. Now I see it often. If you want to inspire some insight - give this a read or a listen.

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Very eye opening

This book is a must read. It was very frustrating to listen to at times (because of the topic, not the author or books narration) but Perez didn’t leave us hopeless, she highlighted ways we are making change and can continue to do so.

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Oh. My. God. Mind blowing info!!!

Everyone needs to listen this book (men and women) to find out how the world actually works and why things are the way they are. I’m shocked. 😮 Highly recommend!!

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Empowering & Eye opening

In my heart I knew there was a gender bias but didn’t know how to articulate it. Reading this book opened my eyes to even more gender bias I was in aware of. I highly recommend everyone read this, it will seriously change your perspective

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