Royal Society Science Book Prize Winner

Invisible Women

by Caroline Criado Perez

Summary

A data-driven examination of how the modern world has been designed around male bodies and lives, written for a broad public audience. Criado Perez documents systematic gaps in research, product design, urban planning, and medicine, showing how women are routinely overlooked from car crash tests to drug trials. The book makes a compelling case that closing the gender data gap is not only a matter of fairness but of safety, health, and economic well-being.

Historical Context & Significance

The book proved that "neutral" data often excludes female biology and needs, leading to life-threatening consequences for women globally.