Audiophile demographics?


Why are there a disproportional number of male audiophiles?
Not sure if this is a silly question, but speaking for myself, I have never met a female audiophile.
I am sure they exist, but their scarcity begs the question as to why.
Is it merely that men have more of the "mine is bigger than yours" mentality, do men love gadgets and tools or is it something more sinister?
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I always had music in the house growing up, an actually pretty awesome Magnavox cabinet TT and tuner.  My love of music and equipment just kept on growing.  My sister OTOH couldn't care less as an adult.

My daughter grew up with a really good stereo in our house and would make requests from a very early age.  She would actually sit and listen to complete albums at four years old.  Now at 32 yo she still loves music, but it's in the form of "Alexia play Steely Dan Aja". Go Figure. 

My wife loves music as well, but very rarely sits and listens.  Whatever is pouring out of the music room is good for her.  She will not attempt to turn the rig on or change music if it is on.  I've tried, but she has no desire to touch any of the gear.  
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