Where are the female Audiophiles?

what is the evidence and/or basis of all the geneder-specific analysis of "female" behavior ?

is it based upon brain physiology ? is it based upon hormones ? or is it based upon "culture" ?

if the latter isn't it possible that women can appreciate audio gear with the same intensity as men if they are reared by their parents without the usuual male/female stereotype expectations ?

just as there are female engineers, doctors and ceos, there is no reason not to expect, in time, a greater interest in this hobby among women.

i think you miss my point. the differences that have been mentioned so far i think are based on stereotypical thinking and questionable observations.

there have been many studeies to show that the brains of men and women are not that different.

if women are treated as equals then perhaps there would be more women who took an interest in this hobby.

sexist thinking is partly responsible for the lack of interest that women have in this hobby.

please document the evidence of genetic differences between men and women, beyond the obvious biological differences.

there is a mrs. tennis. she is quite tolerant but disinterested as to audio matters as well as my taste in music.

we are all entitled to our opinions as to why there are so few women who are serious about this hobby. however, as long as we don't take these opinions too seriously, it's ok. if makes no sense to accept generalizations based upon limited experience.

how does one explain women serving in the armed forces, including pilots ?

yes they are in a small minority.

my point is that if women are exposed and encouraged to take an interest in some endeavor at a young age, perhaps as adults they will find that endeavor of interest.

yes, there are very few female mechanics, but i think the reason is cultural, i.e., the environment, rather than biology.

there are female engineers and doctors, including surgeons.
maybe in 20 years, there will be more female audiophiles.