Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women, discusses gender data gaps in algorithms affecting snow plough routes, car safety standards, and access to finance for female-owned tech startups. The podcast explores the impact of 'Invisible Women' on recognizing and addressing gender disparities in various sectors, from healthcare to climate change policy.
Design disparities based on male crash test dummies increase risks for women in car safety standards.
Creating equitable solutions for women's restroom facilities is crucial to address varying needs and ensure fair access.
Deep dives
Gender Data Gap and Design Disadvantages for Women
The podcast discusses how the world is predominantly designed for men, termed as reference man, leading to a gender data gap that disadvantages women in various aspects of their lives. Examples such as car safety standards being based on male crash test dummies result in increased risks for women in accidents. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding these design disparities and their impact on women's livelihood and well-being, urging for more inclusive and gender-aware designs.
Impact of Gender Differences on Bathroom Equality
The podcast explores the gender differences in bathroom usage and highlights the disparities women face in public facilities that are often not designed to accommodate their specific needs. It delves into the unequal time spent in restrooms due to factors like menstruation, childcare responsibilities, and health issues, shedding light on the importance of implementing equitable solutions that consider women's varied requirements for ensuring fair access to facilities.
Gender Disparities in Disaster Relief and Climate Change
The podcast delves into the gendered impacts of climate change and environmental disasters, showcasing how women and girls are disproportionately affected due to persistent gender data gaps and policy shortcomings. It emphasizes the critical need for tailored disaster relief programs that address the specific vulnerabilities and challenges faced by women during and after climate-related crises, advocating for increased research, gender-aware policies, and proactive interventions to ensure equitable outcomes.
Economic Advantages of Investing in Women-Owned Startups
The podcast discusses the positive economic outcomes of investing in women-owned startups, emphasizing the higher revenue generation and performance of female-led businesses compared to male-owned ventures. It highlights the gender disparities in venture capitalist funding, showcasing how increasing support and capital for women entrepreneurs can lead to significant financial returns while promoting gender equality and empowerment in the business sector.
In this episode, Mycala and Elettra discuss Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. We unpack examples where algorithms yield unfair, inequitable results, from snow plough routes and vehicle safety standards to access to finance for female-owned tech startups.
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