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We live in a world designed for men – from smartwatches to spacesuits


by Roe McDermott
20th Nov 2023

Invisible bias and gendered design have resulted in a world designed to suit the average man. But by prioritising the comfort of men, we putting women at a constant disadvantage in their daily and professional lives – and even putting their lives at risk.

One small step for women, one giant step for womenkind. A few years ago, NASA celebrated a long overdue milestone: its first ever all-women spacewalk. Performed by astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, this was the first time in NASA’s 61-year history that had two women spacewalking without any men. But why did it take so long for the space agency to reach this – let’s face it – simultaneously monumental and utterly meagre milestone?...

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