# Geek Girl Power Study Shows Girls Ahead of Guys By Ayman | Published 2008-03-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-girl-power References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/373846/girl-geeks-on-the-rise-says-report) & [srgnet](http://www.srgnet.com/pdf/FemmaGeeksTakeCharge) Until now, men have been the dominant gender in all things geek. But a new published report called *[Women and Digital Lifestyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiring-drive-2025)* from *Solutions Research Group* claims that women are now ahead of men in activities like streaming network TV, DVR use, and [casual gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brannboll). The report divulges that 15% of women surveyed said they stream network TV shows form TV sites compared to 11% of men. Another slap in the face of men, 70% of women say they played a [PC game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems) last month vs. 69% of men (at least the men's number is cooler and wins the sexy number battle). Men, we need to regroup, reorganize and reclaim our position! Watch a very funny video clip from the British TV show "The IT Crowd" above. *Pictured is the sexy tech-savvy Agent Sarah from geek TV show Chuck.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender Gap in Geek Activities:** An increasing number of women are surpassing men in activities like streaming network TV, DVR use, and casual gaming. - **Rise of Females in Digital Lifestyles:** Women are taking the lead in embracing digital technologies and incorporating them into their daily lives. - **Changing Dynamics in Geek Culture:** The dominance of men in geek culture is being challenged by women who are actively participating and excelling in geek activities. ### Where This Applies - **Streaming TV Services:** Women's preference for streaming network TV shows presents an opportunity for streaming TV services to cater specifically to female audiences. - **Gaming Industry:** The increasing number of women engaging in PC gaming indicates a need for the gaming industry to create more female-friendly games and experiences. - **Digital Media and Entertainment:** The changing dynamics in geek culture call for digital media and entertainment companies to address the evolving preferences and interests of female consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inspiring Women-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-science-is-everything.md) - [Gender Gap-Addressing Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-education1.md) - [Gender Inclusive Gaming Mentorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-mentorship-program.md) - [Women-Exclusive Gaming Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-cosmetics-1.md) - [Digital Community-Branded Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-math-gang.md) - [Gender-Inclusive Gaming Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-gaming.md) - [Women-Focused Esports Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-g.md) - [Gamer-Centric Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-virtual-beauty.md) - [Women's Day-Inspired Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-gamer.md)