We accept as reality (and even forget to recognize) the everyday ways our modern world has been built for men. But as soon as you peek under the hood,  the perniciousness of the male default emerges in plain sight. 

In this episode of Hold That Thought hosts Taylor and Becca discuss the role of the gender data gap in creating this inequity. From healthcare practices and medication, to automobile development and snow clearing practices, they unpack how a dearth of data on women impacts our policies, innovations and daily life. 

Topics: Gender data gap, data bias, inequity, bias, clinical trials, modern day, inequity, circadian rhythms, infradian rhythms, human biology

Resources:

Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-Perez

“If men didn’t exist, who would protect you?”

AT,TP x The Dish: Cycle Syncing

Infradian Rhythms: What They Are and Why They Matter

How Period Tracking Birthed the Calendar

Buckle Up Women; Cars Still Aren’t Built For You

Why we know so little about women’s health

Barriers to Accessing Effective Treatment and Support for Menopausal Symptoms: A Qualitative Study Capturing the Behaviours, Beliefs and Experiences of Key Stakeholders

Dr. Paula Johnson Is Breaking Down the Barriers to Better Health

Dr. Paula Johnson: When Does Medicine Leave Women Behind
Are Cars More Dangerous for Women? Understanding the Risks and How to Protect Yourself

Podcast 186: The Gender Gap in Research – And How It's Affecting Women’s Health
Life-Saving Intel: Amanda's Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Lucy De La Cruz

How Sex and Gender Bias Skews Medical Research with Dr. Kate Womersley