Topic: Gender bias in gambling. - page 4. (Read 555 times)
In our country, they are actually the same and women have their own games called bingo where the majority who played it are women who are housewives. You can see in the picture that they are actually enjoying it but I don't know about their husbands. Because if the husband finds out the reason why he is always losing his money although his working hard every day, it might result in domestic violence.
Gambling could be for everyone regardless of their gender but we couldn't control the judgment of people around us. Since we couldn't please everyone, it would be better to ignore the comments of other people regarding women who enjoy gambling. There will always be gambling discrimination in all aspects of life even on things that both men and women must enjoy but as long as we're responsible enough to handle what we're doing, they should be ignored.
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
Gambling should always be gender neutral in my opinion. There is no real argument that wouldn't allow woman to gamble. In the past it may be seen like that, but back then it was a cultural thing. Woman were expected to stay home and look after the kids, while men go out, drink, smoke and gamble. Life has changed a lot since then. In todays society it's all about equality and gambling is not the exception. I would expect the majority of gamblers to be male. That's because men are more willingly to bet their money away for big possible payout in the future. Woman are the better financial planers and more cautious investors, I would expect them to gamble less.
There seems to be a bias in the opinions of people regarding gender and gambling. Most persons in my locale consider gambling as something more appropriate for males than females, who made that a law?
In my area, anyone can gamble, only people that are less than 18 are the ones that should not gamble. But females do not like gambling by nature in my area, I think this is everywhere, most females do not like to gamble unlike men.-In my locale, a man who is considered a compulsive gambler may be overlooked if he is doing well regardless, but a for a woman, regardless of her financial state, will be perceived and considered highly irresponsible if she is found in a betting or gambling place.
I doubt this, which country are you? Only what I know are the Muslims and some other religions that do not support gambling, but they do not support it for both men and women.Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
Gambling can be for both sexes but women do not have the nature of gambling. 
I think most of the time more players are men than women and maybe through history most men do gamble and women stays at home where women are not yet considered as equal as men in some countries that's why if they see a women do gamble it seems that it is odd or weird for others and it looks like it is not right rather than men being compulsive gamblers than women. That's is only my perspective and I'm not sure if it is the reason why.
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I don't know what country you live in, but this attitude towards women is an echo of inequality between men and women and is essentially an infringement of their rights and freedoms.
Women have all the same rights and freedoms as men because they give us all life. Women should be valued and their choices respected. Even when it comes to gambling.
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
In many countries, I don't want to mention religion and tradition, men are above and they are treated as superior to women because that's what tradition and what they follow in their religion we should respect that, women are the homemakers they are the educator of children so they expect women to have a good behavior this has been the case in many countries since time immemorial, here in our country women can gamble but we do not expect them to be heavy gamblers like men.
What do you care about the opinions of strangers? Gender stereotypes exist (and often have a very logical basis) but if the laws in your country are not discriminatory and everyone has equal rights, then you should not care about other people's opinions. The easiest way to stop suffering from stereotypes is to stop paying attention to them.
I think there is no law that is trying to discriminate women against men, all have equal rights and opportunities. However, when it comes to gambling, its mostly dominated by men not because they have more luck, but maybe because men are more risk takers and less impulsive than women. And they are more socially anxious than women. Other than that, i don't see valid reasons why women should not engage theirselves in gambling. If they can stand on what they believe and become independent, gambling may still be a good avenue for them. 
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
Actually its not only in gambling but in other things as well. For example, if a man cheated on his wife, people think its quite normal because he is just a man. But if a wife cheated on his husband, the judgment is different. Many people think men are superior to women and there are things men can do which women cannot.Same goes for gambling, majority of gamblers are men. The thought that women are supposed to do a household chores, taking care of the kids and doing a girly thing are their image as a woman. Thus seeing them do gamble is still not accepted in the eyes of society although we all have the right regardless of the gender. There's no law prohibiting women to gamble, its just that, its not what people used to see.
In all aspects, not just gambling. There are several women who overcome this issue in society. They need to be assertive on what they want to do but mostly these women will be treated equally when they show they have the wealth. Money makes people equal, you may disagree about it but when a slave suddenly becomes rich, people will start respecting her/him.
Once a woman can stand on her own. not dependent on a husband. She'll be treated equally, though she'll still be judged in the eyes by the people, she'll talk back once insulted which is what she needs to do.
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
Actually its not only in gambling but in other things as well. For example, if a man cheated on his wife, people think its quite normal because he is just a man. But if a wife cheated on his husband, the judgment is different. Many people think men are superior to women and there are things men can do which women cannot.Same goes for gambling, majority of gamblers are men. The thought that women are supposed to do a household chores, taking care of the kids and doing a girly thing are their image as a woman. Thus seeing them do gamble is still not accepted in the eyes of society although we all have the right regardless of the gender. There's no law prohibiting women to gamble, its just that, its not what people used to see.
No, of course, not. Gambling is for everybody who can afford. This bias doesn't have any basis at all. This is nothing but a remnant of the patriarchal society that we've had before. Cultures have not yet completely advanced to the point that inequality based on gender is not anymore existent. Gender equality has been fought for and has in fact gained a lot but it hasn't yet been fully accomplished. Women nowadays can already earn, study, vote, and so on, but the patriarchal mindset is yet to be fully eradicated.
It has something to do with the deep rooted association of men to power and money, and to women as housemakers.
For long, men are always thought to be as superior and more intelligent, thus are more capable of handling financial decisions for the family. As time went by, and as gender roles became somewhat irrelevant, people still see men as more capable of gambling because for the longest time, they have been doing it and it seems rather normal, compared to when women do it. But yeah, from where I'm at people are amazed whenever a girl gambler kills it and make a fortune with it.
For long, men are always thought to be as superior and more intelligent, thus are more capable of handling financial decisions for the family. As time went by, and as gender roles became somewhat irrelevant, people still see men as more capable of gambling because for the longest time, they have been doing it and it seems rather normal, compared to when women do it. But yeah, from where I'm at people are amazed whenever a girl gambler kills it and make a fortune with it.
what more can i say, it is in our history. so there's no doubt about this notion of women being in the gambling industry. i guess, this is still true especially for traditional casinos. but now, things are changing especially for online gambling. because no one knows the gender of the player. unless, the casino requires kyc from the player. but while playing, players don't know each other as well as their gender. so i guess, via online, everyone is equal. no discrimination whatsoever.
Bad perceptions about women into gambling is not new, a lot of people are still discriminating other women for their activities as if they control them. Women should not focus on that negative things and just do what they want, gamble as much as they want as long as its their money people should not argue about that. We should accept that every women right now, deserve the same treat that men gets this is just gambling though and should not take it personally.
It has something to do with the deep rooted association of men to power and money, and to women as housemakers.
For long, men are always thought to be as superior and more intelligent, thus are more capable of handling financial decisions for the family. As time went by, and as gender roles became somewhat irrelevant, people still see men as more capable of gambling because for the longest time, they have been doing it and it seems rather normal, compared to when women do it. But yeah, from where I'm at people are amazed whenever a girl gambler kills it and make a fortune with it.
For long, men are always thought to be as superior and more intelligent, thus are more capable of handling financial decisions for the family. As time went by, and as gender roles became somewhat irrelevant, people still see men as more capable of gambling because for the longest time, they have been doing it and it seems rather normal, compared to when women do it. But yeah, from where I'm at people are amazed whenever a girl gambler kills it and make a fortune with it.
There seems to be a bias in the opinions of people regarding gender and gambling. Most persons in my locale consider gambling as something more appropriate for males than females, who made that law?
-In my locale, a man who is considered a compulsive gambler may be overlooked if he is doing well regardless, but a woman, regardless of her financial state, will be perceived and considered highly irresponsible if she is found in a betting or gambling place.
-A man who is known to be a gambler may still be considered for marriage by a woman, but if a woman is known to be a compulsive gambler before marriage, most men will run from them or not even get close enough to consider them for marriage.
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
Just like any other high-risk adventure you are always inclined to the fact that gambling is peculiar to the. male forks more than the female forks, there are similar adventures that are referred to as men's ventures such as trading. fhat is also seen as best sorted for men. -In my locale, a man who is considered a compulsive gambler may be overlooked if he is doing well regardless, but a woman, regardless of her financial state, will be perceived and considered highly irresponsible if she is found in a betting or gambling place.
-A man who is known to be a gambler may still be considered for marriage by a woman, but if a woman is known to be a compulsive gambler before marriage, most men will run from them or not even get close enough to consider them for marriage.
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
In many countries, I don't want to mention religion and tradition, men are above and they are treated as superior to women because that's what tradition and what they follow in their religion we should respect that, women are the homemakers they are the educator of children so they expect women to have a good behavior this has been the case in many countries since time immemorial, here in our country women can gamble but we do not expect them to be heavy gamblers like men.
There's no law regarding that, it's just that men are more risk-takers than women so most of the gamblers are men. Women also are so emotional that some of them could not handle the stress, so gambling is not really a game for most women as it would only ruin their life in the long run.
Knowing the risk and managing it are very important, if a gambler can only do one, that would not work.
Knowing the risk and managing it are very important, if a gambler can only do one, that would not work.
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
That was been a stereotype for years and it is an issue that should be taken care of not only by your local government but those women around you that should make a noise and stand against that stereotype. But that wasn't only an issue in your country, that happens to most countries with female gamblers that are not being commonly seen in gambling places. Why the bias you ask? Well, with gambling places bombarded with old people that lives for decades and has the kind of old idea that 'a woman should be a housewife', then it isn't really common for them to see a woman gamble their money and play amongst men. Such ideology really sucks especially when women in such places are bullied because of their gender. It is just the matter of time until such oldies accepts the fact that gambling chooses no gender, just winners and daredevil players.
that kind of believe and impression that women should be staying up on the house and take care of children or making out some groceries.I dont know on why we do really have
that kind of mindset on which most of us does really believe but in overall or generally speaking that these activities doesnt really limit out for men.It is just we do put up into
our minds that men are the ones who do mainly play thats why seeing women will really be odd.
Why the bias? should gambling be only for Men?
That was been a stereotype for years and it is an issue that should be taken care of not only by your local government but those women around you that should make a noise and stand against that stereotype. But that wasn't only an issue in your country, that happens to most countries with female gamblers that are not being commonly seen in gambling places. Why the bias you ask? Well, with gambling places bombarded with old people that lives for decades and has the kind of old idea that 'a woman should be a housewife', then it isn't really common for them to see a woman gamble their money and play amongst men. Such ideology really sucks especially when women in such places are bullied because of their gender. It is just the matter of time until such oldies accepts the fact that gambling chooses no gender, just winners and daredevil players.
Gender bias has been existing ever since the age of time. It's not only in gambling that there's gender bias and there's women degrading with anything that they're involved with.
It's still there but for some countries and places, there's already the equality for both males and females. That's why those places that have been open with it are no longer experiencing this bias. But the sad truth is that there are still a lot of countries that do think of what you've stated OP.
It can't be gone too quick especially if the people there have been stick to that tradition and belief that females that do gamble shall be avoided and they have a different view on them.
It's still there but for some countries and places, there's already the equality for both males and females. That's why those places that have been open with it are no longer experiencing this bias. But the sad truth is that there are still a lot of countries that do think of what you've stated OP.
It can't be gone too quick especially if the people there have been stick to that tradition and belief that females that do gamble shall be avoided and they have a different view on them.
Because in most countries, females are preferred to be stay-at-home moms.
They are expected to do household chores and take care of the kids.
So if they see that the woman is in casinos or any gambling establishments, they are assuming that she can't hold those responsibilities.
But using online casinos, there will be no gender bias here, that's one benefit of online.
They won't ask you if you are female or not, you can play just like others, and no one knows you're playing unless, you will disclose it to your friends or colleagues.
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