Episode 02: Where are the Women? Miniatures Models, and the Missing Side of the Hobby

In this episode of Her Shrink Ray Eye, I step back and ask: Where are the women in this hobby?   From contest rooms to community groups women are underrepresented. But why?

I explore the question through multiple lenses: gender bias in the wider art world, cultural conditioning, marketing, subject matter preferences and how time, community, and visibility all play a role.  I bring in a sample of real data from five shows to highlight patterns of participation and absence.  This episode doesn’t give one simple answer instead, it opens a conversation.  If you’ve ever felt like there are more voices to be heard in this hobby, I hope this one gives you something to think about.

It’s not just about being included it’s about belonging.