Virtual Books n Bites - “Invisible women" by Caroline Criado Perez
– May 11, 2022
Join us each month for a fun and lively virtual book club experience!
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Email Lori Barnes at LBarnes@vailgov.com for an invitation to the monthly Books ‘n’ Bites.
Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives. Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates this shocking root cause of gender inequality in Invisible Women. Examining the home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office, and more, Criado Perez unearths a dangerous pattern in data and its consequences on women’s lives. Product designers use a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to everything from pianos to cell phones to voice recognition software, when in fact this approach is designed to fit men. Cities prioritize men’s needs when designing public transportation, roads, and even snow removal, neglecting to consider women’s safety or unique responsibilities and travel patterns. And in medical research, women have largely been excluded from studies and textbooks, leaving them chronically misunderstood, mistreated, and misdiagnosed. Built on hundreds of studies in the US, the UK, and around the world, and written with energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, this is a groundbreaking, highly readable exposé that will change the way you look at the world.
Join us for yoga from the comfort of your own home!
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Please welcome Kim Brodin as the library's new Gentle Yoga instructor.
Kim is an Eagle County native who grew up in Minturn and now lives in the Red Sandstone area of Vail. The class will still focus on a gentle yoga practice and introduce some flavorings from China, including Tai Chi and Doaism.
Kim's background also includes a 12 years in education, and she hopes to incorporate playful language, nature, and quotes into the healthy movements of your yoga practice.
NOTE:
There is NO access to ZOOM Yoga after 11:45 am.
Email Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
Join us for yoga from the comfort of your own home!
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Please welcome Kim Brodin as the library's new Gentle Yoga instructor.
Kim is an Eagle County native who grew up in Minturn and now lives in the Red Sandstone area of Vail. The class will still focus on a gentle yoga practice and introduce some flavorings from China, including Tai Chi and Doaism.
Kim's background also includes a 12 years in education, and she hopes to incorporate playful language, nature, and quotes into the healthy movements of your yoga practice.
NOTE:
There is NO access to ZOOM Yoga after 11:45 am.
Email Sandy at SRivera@vailgov.com to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.