Empowering Women's Perspectives in Design

This chapter addresses the challenges in adopting clean cooking stoves for women in resource-limited settings, emphasizing the need for inclusive design that incorporates women's input. It critiques existing biases in research and design practices, advocating for a reevaluation of gender assumptions that neglect women's experiences. Furthermore, it explores the emotional journey of writing a book that highlights women's stories, showcasing how it has inspired change in professional practices and fostered greater awareness of women's needs.