Description
Dive into the groundbreaking bestseller, 'Invisible Women', a must-read that reveals the profound and often shocking gender bias that permeates our daily lives. Awarded *The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller*, this eye-opening book by Caroline Criado Perez exposes how a world designed predominantly by and for men frequently overlooks the needs of women, leading to significant and often harmful consequences. From healthcare to technology, workplace policies to media representation, this book meticulously examines the invisible barriers women face today. It uncovers startling statistics, such as how women are 47% more likely to sustain injuries in car accidents, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and reform. With 432 pages packed with case studies, compelling narratives, and groundbreaking research, 'Invisible Women' is not just a book—it's a call to action. Embrace the insights of this monumental piece of research that is reshaping the conversation around gender bias. Ideal for those passionate about social justice, equality, and women's rights, this book provides the knowledge necessary to advocate for change. Discover how prevalent gender bias is in everyday life and join an enlightening journey into understanding and overcoming these challenges. Order now to receive your copy and take the first step in combating the invisible bias that affects us all. Delivery available across New Zealand.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784706289
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 432
Description:
The smash-hit bestseller which exposes the invisible bias in our everyday lives - 'HELL YES. This is one of those books that has the potential to change things' (Caitlin Moran)
*THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER*
'HELL YES. This is one of those books that has the potential to change things - a monumental piece of research' Caitlin Moran
Imagine a world where...
Your phone is too big for your hand
Your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body
In a car accident you are 47% more likely to be injured.
If any of that sounds familiar, chances are you're a woman.
From government policy and medical research, to technology, workplaces, and the media. Invisible Women reveals how in a world built for and by men we are systematically ignoring half of the population, often with disastrous consequences. Caroline Criado Perez brings together for the first time an impressive range of case studies, stories and new research from across the world that illustrate the hidden ways in which women are forgotten, and the profound impact this has on us all.
Discover the shocking gender bias that affects our everyday lives.
'A book that changes the way you see the world' Sunday Times
'Revelatory, frightening, hopeful' Jeanette Winterson
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784706289
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 432
Description:
The smash-hit bestseller which exposes the invisible bias in our everyday lives - 'HELL YES. This is one of those books that has the potential to change things' (Caitlin Moran)
*THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER*
'HELL YES. This is one of those books that has the potential to change things - a monumental piece of research' Caitlin Moran
Imagine a world where...
Your phone is too big for your hand
Your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body
In a car accident you are 47% more likely to be injured.
If any of that sounds familiar, chances are you're a woman.
From government policy and medical research, to technology, workplaces, and the media. Invisible Women reveals how in a world built for and by men we are systematically ignoring half of the population, often with disastrous consequences. Caroline Criado Perez brings together for the first time an impressive range of case studies, stories and new research from across the world that illustrate the hidden ways in which women are forgotten, and the profound impact this has on us all.
Discover the shocking gender bias that affects our everyday lives.
'A book that changes the way you see the world' Sunday Times
'Revelatory, frightening, hopeful' Jeanette Winterson