"Mother of Invention: How Good Ideas Get Ignored in an Economy Built for Men" by Katrine Maral
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Why "Mother of Invention" is a Must-Read
Unveiling Overlooked Innovations
Maral delves into the intriguing question of why certain inventions, such as the rolling suitcase, took so long to emerge despite the availability of necessary components. She reveals that societal perceptions of gender roles often delayed such innovations, as the idea of men using wheeled luggage was once deemed unmasculine.
Examining Gender Bias in Technology
The book provides a compelling analysis of how gender biases have led to the dismissal or delay of significant technological advancements. Maral discusses examples ranging from electric cars to the undervaluation of inventions associated with women, highlighting how these biases have stifled economic and technological progress.
A Call to Recognize Women's Contributions
Maral advocates for acknowledging and valifying the contributions of women in the fields of business, technology, and innovation. She argues that by overcoming entrenched gender biases, society can unlock its full creative and economic potential.
Memorable Quotes from "Mother of Invention"
"Innovation is often held back by our ideas about gender, not by the limits of technology."
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"By ignoring the contributions of women, we have delayed progress and innovation by decades, sometimes even centuries."
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"To innovate is to challenge the status quo, and that includes challenging our perceptions of gender roles."
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About the Book
Title: Mother of Invention: How Good Ideas Get Ignored in an Economy Built for Men
Author: Katrine Maral
ISBN: 9780008430818
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published Year: 2021
Number of Pages: 304
Binding: Paperback
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