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**Evdokia** · 08-19-2008, 12:26 AM

Yeah, I think this is one of the biggest reasons why we haven't got women in motorsport, simply because not many want to be in it.

Its all down to society and the stereotypes which society provides us with.

Thats the 'social' reasons why women aren't in F1.

Then we have the physical reasons why women aren't in F1.

I agree with you 100%. Just look at the success rate (or lack thereof) of women in other categories of motorsports. When they win people think it was a "gimme" (like Danicka and Ashley Force) and when they don't the media starts up with the "women drivers" B.S. that probably makes them wonder why they signed up for this punishment in the first place.

There are lots of things women do better... but there are just some things that will always remain a male-dominated sport/activity.

08-19-2008, 12:26 AM	#11
Evdokia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	Yeah, I think this is one of the biggest reasons why we haven't got women in motorsport, simply because not many want to be in it. Its all down to society and the stereotypes which society provides us with. Thats the 'social' reasons why women aren't in F1. Then we have the physical reasons why women aren't in F1. I agree with you 100%. Just look at the success rate (or lack thereof) of women in other categories of motorsports. When they win people think it was a "gimme" (like Danicka and Ashley Force) and when they don't the media starts up with the "women drivers" B.S. that probably makes them wonder why they signed up for this punishment in the first place. There are lots of things women do better... but there are just some things that will always remain a male-dominated sport/activity.
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