Women and Shopping

"We can conclude that although a person's biology plays a major part in how and what they do, the society in which a person is raised is highly influential as well. These cultural influences are present from birth and may have a significant role in explaining the gender differences in shopping behavior. The may also explain the socialization of women to view shopping as a predominantly feminine activity." Consumer Behavior. Women and Shopping. Patricia Huddleston and Stella Minahan.

"When women are depressed, they eat or go shopping. Men invade another country. It's a whole different way of thinking." Elayne Boosler, comedian