Lack of Female Representation

As far as women not being paid as much as men is a myth.
also, just different interest.....
You could say the juxtaposition of this is sewing clubs...
No exclusion just different interest..

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.

If you want to really see why the vast majority of women shun the hobby, just get into a crowded elevator at any audio show and just take a good look around. 

Frank

"...I attended an audio society meeting in my area for the first time a couple of years ago -- it was intimidating..."

My wife asked me to take her car in for service. She said the dealer takes advantage of me because I'm a woman. I assured her that her sex has nothing to do with it, car dealers take advantage of everyone. 

@russ69 My wife says the same thing but car dealers don't take advantage unless its easy. They size people up which is why in my business we secret shop and punt someone predisposed to treating others that way.

@dronepunk My wife was an executive at a money center bank (one of the predecessors to JPMorgan Chase). Unequal pay for equal work continues at every level of society. What we are witnessing though with the way commerce has changed over the past 10-15 years combined with the warp speed change forced by the pandemic is the barriers to change are getting blown to pieces. Witness Bumble vs Match. I use neither because I am happily married but Bumble is the answer to the question of when are things going to change?