I am really curious why there are more men and women that is involved not only in Bitcoin but in fintech as a whole. So I tried to search for reasons and I stumbled one article that gives six reason with statistics and explanation why there is more men than women in crypto space. The article[1] stated these reasons as:
1. Crypto often starts as a side hustleThis side-hustle culture might attract more men than women because women of all generations are still largely responsible for childcare, housekeeping duties, grocery shopping, and meal prep. Married women with children dedicate nearly twice as much time to cleaning, childcare, and housework compared to their husbands.
2. Crypto is portrayed as the next generation of tech brosThe problem isnt that these guys existmany of them are doing great work. The problem is that when this narrative is played over and over again, it can feel like theres no space in it for women.
This narrative becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. The tech bro becomes such an enduring trope that people cant imagine life without him around, making some cool new startup that will bleed money for years before getting bought by a FAANG. They even start wearing those zip-up sweatshirts to look like a tech bro. And crypto falls right in line.
3. Crypto is for risk-takers and women arent encouraged to take risksStudies show that women are more risk-averse than men. And crypto, as we know from the rollercoaster-like dips and pumps (as well as some keep-you-up-at-night-worthy regulatory uncertainty) that we experience on a weekly basis, is rather risky. But do women really feel that risk-averse that they cant hold some blue-chip tokens?
4. Crypto requires hard skills, like comp-sci and financeTheyre heavily male for many reasonsmen were historically pushed toward math, finance, and hard sciences. Boys are socialized to experiment with science and math-brain-oriented toys, like legos, at a young age. Gender norms, such as who is the breadwinner in the house, are trickier to erase than we think.
But crypto extends far beyond these hard skills. Its just not well understood.
5. Crypto is for people who only talk about moneyIts possible that women dont talk about money because of the way theyre treated when they do have money. Its also possible that the old adage of men being breadwinners prevents women from talking about it.
6. Crypto is an anon-friendly spaceBut, when I was on the outside of crypto looking into this anon-dominated space, I was a little worried. Anon spaces have historically been hostile to women. Forums on anon-dominated platforms, like Reddit and FourChan are not places that women often traffic. Im sure youve heard of movements like these. Anonymity is, unfortunately, one of the main tools that allow these movements to persist.
If anyone is interested to read detailed information of the list they can read the link given below.
Here is another statement that may probably explain why there is less women in the Bitcoin industry:
When did the Gender Gap in Crypto Begin?
Major players in todays cryptocurrency and blockchain companies were born from other male-dominated industries, like Finance and Tech. This gap can be traced back decades, to the days when women werent legally allowed to manage their own finances without male supervision. While men were gaining financial literacy, women were left out of the conversation.It is no surprise that those who were welcomed into the finance and technology industries would be at the forefront of these emerging digital trends. Advancements within the digital industry, such as the rise in popularity of cryptocurrency, the metaverse, and NFTS have seen the same gender involvement issues as in traditional finance. So why, even in 2022, are women feeling excluded and being left behind in the conversation?
[1]
https://www.bankless.com/6-reasons-why-there-arent-more-women#