Simple redesigns of working life can make big differences in helping women overcome institutional biases. Because humans are naturally biased—we evolved to use stereotypes to help us quickly make sense of the world, even if those stereotypes are often wrong—it's hard to eliminate bias through good intentions, or through regulations and policies. But maybe design can help.
In a new book called What Works: Gender Equality by Design, Harvard University researcher Iris Bohnet looks at how simple behavioral nudges, something she calls "behavioral design," can start to tackle bias in how employers see women.

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