Gender Consciousness

**lady_bug87** · 08-26-13, 05:58 PM

So I asked this question on Facebook but I want to know how this community feels about this particular topic.

This is how I worded it on FB

Do you think women in this hobby portray themselves fairly?

By fairly I mean in a way that should get them the same amount of respect that their male counterparts receive.

I think its an interesting conversation, not to mention an important one.

StudentoReptile · 08-26-13, 06:03 PM

Just to be clear, are you asking if women PORTRAY THEMSELVES fairly? and not asking if they are portrayed fairly by others?

**lady_bug87** · 08-26-13, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

Just to be clear, are you asking if women PORTRAY THEMSELVES fairly? and not asking if they are portrayed fairly by others?

Correct...

What I want to know is how people (mostly men) feel about the image female hobbyists create for themselves. And how is the respect women are given as a general populous tied to that image?

StudentoReptile · 08-26-13, 06:07 PM

In any case, it goes the same for any demographic, not just the reptile community. I think it starts with addressing the first question; when women actually start portraying themselves fairly and respectably, they will be treated as such more and more. Its not an overnight thing. And I know several professionals in this hobby that I respect, who happen to be female.

MDT · 08-26-13, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

And I know several professionals in this hobby that I respect, who happen to be female.

This...If you're a slip-knot, it doesn't matter if you're male or female.

**lady_bug87** · 08-26-13, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

In any case, it goes the same for any demographic, not just the reptile community. I think it starts with addressing the first question; when women actually start portraying themselves fairly and respectably, they will be treated as such more and more. Its not an overnight thing. And I know several professionals in this hobby that I respect, who happen to be female.

I was referring to the average hobbyist,

Like I said I think its interesting. And I see waay too many naked pictures publically posted by young women in this hobby to feel that there isnt some kind of stereotype involved.

I think outbursts like that have an effect on how ALL women are received

StudentoReptile · 08-26-13, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lady_bug87

I was referring to the average hobbyist,

Like I said I think its interesting. And I see waay too many naked pictures publically posted by young women in this hobby to feel that there isnt some kind of stereotype involved.

I think outbursts like that have an effect on how ALL women are received

I agree. This kind of stuff is why some women wonder why they aren't treated seriously. Its quite simple. Don't act like a skank (snake wrapped your scantily-clad form or not), and people won't treat you like one.

LOL...and I have voiced my opinions about hobbyists who feel the need to have snakes around their neck, but that is another discussion.

Terranaut · 08-26-13, 06:19 PM

I have found a few people on here were female that I did not know were female. I treat everyone the same. Herping isn't like being a fireman. Being one sex or the other determines nothing regarding your ability or potential knowledge. We have had some "girlies" on here but even if they eere definately female in their opinions of people or events, it had no bearing on their herp knowledge.....not to mention they typicaly leave and do not reflect the longer term girls here.
So yes , I respect the women here same as the men.

smy_749 · 08-26-13, 06:19 PM

For the most part I would say yes, more so than many male 'hobbyists' in many cases. What I mean by this is knowing scientific names, proper husbandry, providing $$ for care when needed (for some reason I feel that with care in general, women are doing better than men, maybe its maternal instinct lol). Granted, I'm not saying every female is as described, and it could be that since there are still more men (not sure on that) in the hobby, the number of careless male keepers is larger.

Mikoh4792 · 08-26-13, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lady_bug87

And I see waay too many naked pictures publically posted by young women in this hobby

Are you being literal?

I don't see how women in particular would be portrayed in a good or bad way in the reptile hobby. Afterall, it's just another hobby. It has nothing to do with gender and more to do with how individuals carry themselves.