For several centuries, women were kept away from financial affairs. The predominantly patriarchal nature of the world had ensured that the place of the woman was in the house. However, things had been changing for a long while, and the birth of feminism in the twentieth century transformed the way things were. Women began to leave the comforts of the home and go to work. It was not about being forced to go to work. Women now had a choice. And today’s women are reaping the benefits of the feminist struggles of yesteryear. The women of today refuse to let themselves be confined to the home. They take their dreams and ambitions seriously and are pursuing successful careers alongside men. Hence, they are also interested in making investments, and one of the most popular investment options is the house.
Frankly, finances are not a matter of gender. So to that extent the title of this article is misleading. In contemporary society where both genders often have identical opportunities for advancement, there should be no room for being sexist about finances. Be it investment, credit, or personal finance. All the same, research has shown some differential orientation to...