Book Club: Invisible Women Data Bias In a World Designed for Men

Hello Ladies!

We are excited to announce our next book club book, Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men. This book was suggested to us by one of our R-Ladies Austin members Sue!

You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Women-Data-World-Designed/dp/1419729071

As of today all copies at the Austin Public library are out so must be a good read! Check back later or place a hold on a copy here: https://austin.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2062372067

Should be a great read and engaging discussion over a brew--coffee or beer or tea at Thunderbird! More info on the book below. We hope to see you there!

From Amazon about the book: "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 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 exposé that will change the way you look at the world."