why do men like sports and women like shopping? (stereotypes)

liumeng1995 · Jun 13th, 2008, 05:06 PM

I know that many people have the stereotype that women like shopping, and men like sports. But frankly why? and why have all of these types if stereotypes arised? how did this originate?

~Fabulousity~ · Jun 13th, 2008, 05:08 PM

I've always thought men like sports because they are competitive

Women like pretty things

illinirdhd · Jun 13th, 2008, 05:18 PM

I like both, and my husband likes both (but only likes shopping for himself). In fact, I would say I'm a bigger shopper and a bigger sports fan than he is.

But otherwise, I agree with Fabulosity!

lovinalotofbags · Jun 13th, 2008, 05:27 PM

I like internet shopping, not brick and mortar shopping. I like watching Nascar, shows that deal with big machinery, tree harvesting, etc.

nooch · Jun 13th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Because if there were no stereotypes, sitcom writers would be SOL.

I love sports and shopping.

bagnshoofetish · Jun 13th, 2008, 10:31 PM

I can't answer your question because in my house, I love sports and my DH loves shopping.

maddog · Jun 14th, 2008, 01:39 PM

I guess these kinds of stereotypes have general sort of truths to them?

Obviously it's not true in all cases. But what's the ratio of men/women if you go to a sports bar or usual sport games (aside from a table of couples)? How many times do you see women shopping and the men sitting on the benches looking he's about to shoot himself?

My man loves to shop. My ex doesn't watch sports except for the two sports he's interested in. There are exceptions to everything, but a sweeping general observation does say it's true.

amanda · Jun 14th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Those stereotypes exist because of how men and women are traditionally socialized in America (and in many other places as well).

Men are socialized to idealize physical strength, success, manliness, competition, and aggression. Sports emodies all of these things.

Women are socialized to idealize physical beauty, material things, and our own appearance. We're also supposed to make a comfortable home, traditionally. All of these require the acquisition of physical goods, often, which means that a lot of women like to shop.

There is nothing INHERENT in men and women that requires these things of us - society sends us subtle (or, at times, not so subtle) cues from the time that we're born that these are the kinds of behaviors and pursuits in which were supposed to engage, based on our gender. I was raised in an environment that gave me a bit of male socialization as well as the normal female, and I ended up competitive and aggressive, but still very feminine. This happens more and more with every generation, as it becomes more socially acceptable for women to pursue career success and be ambitious and men to embrace things like moisturizer and fitted jeans.

Oh, and I love college football.

jayjay77 · Jun 14th, 2008, 08:24 PM

I think this is completely a stereotype. I know lots of guys how love to shop and lots of ladies who love sports.

I get so sick of stereotypes.

Mrs. MC · Jun 14th, 2008, 11:53 PM

Women are "gatherers" and men are "hunters" I like to gather handbags and accessories and shoes lol

cristalena56 · Jun 15th, 2008, 12:25 AM

well i fit the stereotype to the "t" since i love shopping but my hubby on the other hand is more into movies and music then sports

mellie · Jun 15th, 2008, 02:53 AM

most of my guy friends (all straight) love to shop and DH is into video games
i think it really depends on their influences growing up

cristalena56 · Jun 15th, 2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mellie

most of my guy friends (all straight) love to shop and DH is into video games
i think it really depends on their influences growing up

i could see this.... my dad was into sports and my little brother as well, my older brother wrestled... louies dad plays the guitar and sings, and louie is really into music as well. my mom always loved to shop and loved music, and me and my sis love shopping and music, and my older brother is into music. he actually builds guitars for a living for collings guitars.

Lululovebags · Jun 15th, 2008, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. MC

Women are "gatherers" and men are "hunters" I like to gather handbags and accessories and shoes lol

Lululovebags · Jun 15th, 2008, 04:29 AM

btw, my bf loves shopping and sports...but i don't really fancy sports...does bowling count?

Jun 13th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#1
liumeng1995 addict	why do men like sports and women like shopping? (stereotypes) I know that many people have the stereotype that women like shopping, and men like sports. But frankly why? and why have all of these types if stereotypes arised? how did this originate? __________________ drinking and drugs, whatever, blackjack and purses? bring on the money

Jun 13th, 2008, 05:08 PM	#2
~Fabulousity~ ...is rebooting	I've always thought men like sports because they are competitive Women like pretty things __________________ Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit - Napoleon Hill

Jun 13th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#3
illinirdhd Sofa King Hooked Location: Las Vegas, NV	I like both, and my husband likes both (but only likes shopping for himself). In fact, I would say I'm a bigger shopper and a bigger sports fan than he is. But otherwise, I agree with Fabulosity! __________________

Jun 13th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#4
lovinalotofbags In for the long haul Location: South Carolina	I like internet shopping, not brick and mortar shopping. I like watching Nascar, shows that deal with big machinery, tree harvesting, etc. __________________ Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Jun 13th, 2008, 05:29 PM	#5
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Jun 13th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#6
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Jun 14th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#7
maddog Mmmkay	I guess these kinds of stereotypes have general sort of truths to them? Obviously it's not true in all cases. But what's the ratio of men/women if you go to a sports bar or usual sport games (aside from a table of couples)? How many times do you see women shopping and the men sitting on the benches looking he's about to shoot himself? My man loves to shop. My ex doesn't watch sports except for the two sports he's interested in. There are exceptions to everything, but a sweeping general observation does say it's true.

Jun 14th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#8
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	Those stereotypes exist because of how men and women are traditionally socialized in America (and in many other places as well). Men are socialized to idealize physical strength, success, manliness, competition, and aggression. Sports emodies all of these things. Women are socialized to idealize physical beauty, material things, and our own appearance. We're also supposed to make a comfortable home, traditionally. All of these require the acquisition of physical goods, often, which means that a lot of women like to shop. There is nothing INHERENT in men and women that requires these things of us - society sends us subtle (or, at times, not so subtle) cues from the time that we're born that these are the kinds of behaviors and pursuits in which were supposed to engage, based on our gender. I was raised in an environment that gave me a bit of male socialization as well as the normal female, and I ended up competitive and aggressive, but still very feminine. This happens more and more with every generation, as it becomes more socially acceptable for women to pursue career success and be ambitious and men to embrace things like moisturizer and fitted jeans. Oh, and I love college football. __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

Jun 14th, 2008, 08:24 PM	#9
jayjay77 Member Location: New York	I think this is completely a stereotype. I know lots of guys how love to shop and lots of ladies who love sports. I get so sick of stereotypes.

Jun 14th, 2008, 11:53 PM	#10
Mrs. MC Member	Women are "gatherers" and men are "hunters" I like to gather handbags and accessories and shoes lol __________________

Jun 15th, 2008, 12:25 AM	#11
cristalena56 ~bethy-lame-o~ Location: phoenix,az	well i fit the stereotype to the "t" since i love shopping but my hubby on the other hand is more into movies and music then sports __________________ "A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, My CB Site MySpace But diamonds are a girl's best friend......" Wishlist My Little Collection

Jun 15th, 2008, 02:53 AM	#12
mellie Member	most of my guy friends (all straight) love to shop and DH is into video games i think it really depends on their influences growing up

Jun 15th, 2008, 04:29 AM	#15
Lululovebags Member Location: Earth	btw, my bf loves shopping and sports...but i don't really fancy sports...does bowling count? __________________ "keep your head up high. there are ppl that would kill to see you fall".