Which gender is more materialistic?

Question

Both genders love buying things but which one do you think is more materialistic?

Cookies4Thought · Accepted Answer

I really do not think it is based on gender as much as some silly-heads like to follow stereo types.

Some women like clothing and lots of it, or cosmetics - lets label these as 'toys'.

Some men like games and lots of them, or computers, - lets label these as 'toys'

Each of us as female/male buy the some of the same, different, and other items we want and/or need.

Now if there is more males then females - the numbers are increased for guy purchases, and the same applies to women but this is offset by another thing that is true in my culture following this statement.

It is most common for women to do the shopping for ourselves, the family, and hubby - so this renders the statistical percents and stereotypes false.

But if you want to go a more pointed direction, we can also looks at something like this simple way to put it.

Guys want toys / objects to satisfy themselves and get bored easily with it and need more and more - self-serving

Women want products / clothing [toys] to make themselves feel better about ourselves and to look better for our man / others - which gives hubbies the ability to boast about how pretty we are. - Not self-serving as guys in this situation.

You as another Commenter may pick it apart to argue, bash, and hate me, but I would suggest if you want to understand what I am saying - read it with a clear, none-sexist / trolling / augmentative mind.

If you want it even more simple - what you apply to one cultures gender and/or the world with based 'factual's' need to have many factors taken into account before you can actually make any real data toward it. This has not happened yet, so, no one actually knows, everyone just goes on what they are told by people who are angry over and over for many years.

snowangle · Accepted Answer

It's hard to say lol. Because I knew a girl who expected tons of jewelry from every guy she dated... but then there's also my dad, who bought 8 TVs for our house (including a massive one for our theater downstairs), a Mercedes, a pool table, and hot tub just because. XD My mom says "he works hard and he wants to have something to show for it." And that's why we can't afford to live in our house anymore and are being forced to move again lol.

heybeccahey · Accepted Answer

Does it matter? They're both materialistic, just in different ways. They're both annoying. You're clearly trying to win an argument with this, so I'm going to vote whichever one you think is more materialistic because that's the one you want me to say. Both genders are annoying about it, so I don't think it matters which one is "more" materialistic. But there you go, I gave you a vote in your argument. Be happy.

NicholasHalden · Accepted Answer

Men are more materialistic in my opinion. I say men because we try to show possession of our girlfriends, our cars, our muscles, our ego and pride. We usually try to intimidate others with our possessions because it is basically an Alpha versus a Beta, Alpha versus Alpha or Alpha versus Omega. We see this at every party, movie theater and One-way Lane. We buy suits, "bling" and certain things that show those items are the guys primary trait.

posted · Accepted Answer

Well idk, a lot of women seem obsessed with shopping. And I don't understand the whole obsession with diamond rings and all that.

Men do have different degrees of being materialistic, I think in general probably women but it's not by a landslide.

Izzy2102 · Answer

I think it's women, on average.I don't know if it's true but a lot of guys say they'd live in a cabin in the woods and grow/hunt everything they need themselves, if it wasn't to get women.Personally I couldn't do that. I'd want a house, a car, enough money to buy my children what they need without having to worry if we will make ends meet

And I don't think it's a bad thing. It's in our nature to want a safe, stable home for ourselves and our children

Freetobe007 · Answer

It's not about gender; it's about upbringing. I've dated some very materialistic, rich guys who obsessed over doing cool, new stuff to their car and buying expensive things.

toulouse · Answer

you live in a consumer society. when in crisis ., people are told to shop'. what difference do your genitals make.

Betwyn · Answer

It's equal but different... Women will buy lots of clothes, shoes, hair and skin products...  Women want Jewellery... Guy's are all about cars, big boy toys, computers and so on...

kambo_trick3y · Answer

Females are more materialistic, men are more superficial. Both strike the same vein.

Deathcabforcutie · Answer

I think it'd be more effective to ask which culture is. American/European culture is materialistic both men and women. Other cultures aren't. That's how I think of it anyway

Armada · Answer

Women like to waste money on things that smell good and are shiny. Men like things that are actually fun or serve a purpose.

beerY33 · Answer

I don't think materialism is correlated with gender..

Prettygurl12 · Answer

Of my boyfriend and I? My boyfriend all the way. That boy has so many shoes I just don't understand. But of society in general, women probably are.

CeepSmiling · Answer

Women. Makeup, cloths, shoes, hair stuff, furniture, decorations, diets and food, fitness stuff, etc.

kdizzleforizzle91 · Answer

I think both sexes are materialistic almost equally, but with different things.

JennyBenny318 · Answer

Females most definitely. I have a best friend that constantly talks about her material things and that she can't live without them.

G_GTom · Answer

Easily women.  Men can buy things, but it's usually to impress women and get laid.  Women buy things just for themselves.

Wenona_Mandy · Answer

I think both genders are about the same. Women may love shopping, but guys almost seem to fall in love with their smart phones and stuff.

DutchAtheist · Answer

Women. The only reason I want nice things is so I might attract and hold on to a woman.

lucky24 · Answer

women are more materialistic but I think that's due to culture and society

cyrus7 · Answer

women for sure, almost every girl I know goes shopping at least every other day

Mesonfielde · Answer

This question does not make sense.

ManaX · Answer

Probably women, but both can be equally snobby.

ilyurbella · Answer

Females just because of society tells them to be

crookthings · Answer

Females, but because they're "trained" to be.

ROTFLMFAO · Answer

women by far.

TedStar · Answer

Females.

Hades · Answer

Women, I'd say.

EndlesslyDelish · Answer

Women, for sure.

sp1213 · Answer

Women.

Moloch · Answer

Women

realistic · Answer

women

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