Lack of Female Representation


So who can explain the near lack of females in our hobby?  There are far more women discussing football than audio, by a long shot.  There are a lot more women into fixing up their cars as well.  I just can’t think of a hobby, other than ours, where representation is so close to zero.
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Showing 4 responses by mitch2

Facebook. Talk about wasting time.
Yes and no - user dependent.  Could make the same argument about Audiogon.  In her case, family is emotionally close but physically all over the country, sharing pictures, new babies, planning trips and vacations together, and connecting/communicating in a manner not possible before the introduction of the technology.  Efficient to communicate with 4, 5, or 6 others at the same time.  My friends are geographically closer so I mainly use it for information - bike trail conditions, etc., but I do enjoy the family photos.
@ghasley +1

As a gross generalization, women like the music and personal relationships, and men like the gear and the science behind it.

Even though none of our systems is in a "dedicated" audiophile room, my wife has no interest in messing with the main system but she loves to play the garage/outdoor system, which is a simple streamer running Roon connected to a dac with integrated volume control - one remote for on/off and volume, and iPad for Roon, so it is easy to operate and she is confident using it. 

She would never consider posting on Audiogon, which she would find tedious, boring, and a waste of time, but she is way more interested in her relationships with family and friends and sharing photos and stories, in person, on the phone, or on Facebook.
@yuviarora - 5 posts in and you nailed it!
Labels can like a broken clock, right twice a day but wrong much of the time.
Thank you @atanarjuat99 and @theo714 for showing up.

Comments in your posts included;
"For the most part, guys were very respectful,"
and,
"Most of the people there were very nice."
If you have any interest in hanging out to learn stuff, ask questions, or just banter, then I suggest building on those positive experiences you described.  You are as welcome here as anyone else.  If you find a bad apple along the way, don't let it spoil the bushel.  Set an example.  Help the folks here understand how to attract more female audiophiles.  Bring your friends.  We could use the diversity.