Women Not Included: Consumer Products

Discovery by BBC

Sep 14, 202626:30Religion & Spirituality

Design is never neutral and small choices can have a big impact. Dr Ella Hubber and journalist Katie Silver explore how consumer products marketed to women are frequently developed without fully understanding their needs...

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