Gender data gap expert Caroline Criado-Perez discusses the impact of male-centric data collection on society, healthcare, and safety. The discussion highlights the need for inclusive research practices, design, and policy changes to address inequality and promote gender equality.
Gender data gap affects safety measures in car crashes, leading to higher risk for women.
Medical research bias towards male bodies results in misdiagnoses and ineffective treatments for women.
Diverse representation in decision-making leads to inclusive spaces and efficient transportation systems.
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Caroline Criado Perez on the Gender Data Gap
Caroline Criado Perez discusses the impact of the gender data gap on various aspects of society, highlighting that most research and design has historically been based on male data, leading to serious consequences, such as women being 17% more likely to die in car crashes than men due to safety measures designed for male bodies.
Gender Disparities in Medical Research
Caroline also addresses the lack of sex-specific medical research and its implications, revealing that medications, treatments, and research often prioritize male bodies. This bias in medical research can lead to misdiagnoses, ineffective treatments, and adverse reactions in women, indicating a need for more inclusive research practices across all fields.
Importance of Diverse Representation in Facility Design
Creating spaces that cater to diverse needs, such as parking spaces for pregnant individuals, can have a significant impact. The podcast highlights how a senior figure at Google advocated for pregnancy parking after facing difficulties during her own pregnancy. This change not only benefited her but also future pregnant individuals at Google. The example underscores the importance of diverse representation in decision-making to ensure inclusive environments.
The Gendered Impact on Travel Patterns and Transportation Design
Gender differences in travel patterns, such as men's tendency to commute directly and women's diverse trip chaining, influence how transport systems are designed. This disparity results from historical norms shaped by male-centric perspectives. By overlooking women's predominant unpaid care work-related travel, transportation systems mainly cater to traditional commuting needs, creating inequities. Addressing these gender biases in transportation planning can lead to more inclusive and efficient systems.
#52: Gender data gap expert Caroline Criado-Perez reveals the shocking differences in gender equality. Medical, economic and urban planning data has been mainly collected in men, and Caroline reveals how this impacts us and why we should care.
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