Edited By
John Tsoi

In a recent investigation, data from a Facebook buy and sell group in Cuba reveals that women, despite making up over 61% of the group's members, post significantly fewer buy and sell transactions than men. The statistics raise eyebrows and prompt discussions about gender behavior in commerce.
Over the past 60 days, the group recorded nearly 62,000 transactions. Of these, men generated a staggering 82% of the buy and sell posts. While women excelled in creating buy postsβover 81% came from themβmen dominated the selling scene with over 91% of sell posts.
"Interesting to see the gender divide in sales!"
"Looks like the ladies prefer to buy, not sell."
Among the top individuals driving interaction in sell posts, five are women, including the top performer overall. This juxtaposition showcases women's active engagement despite lower posting rates.
Comments from the community highlight mixed feelings:
Some question the validity of the findings with comments like, "What a bs post wtf."
Others found the data compelling, calling it, "Very cool!"
This suggests a polarized response to the analysis, reflecting broader societal debates on gender roles.
π‘ Women account for over 61% of members but create fewer sell posts.
π Men generate 82% of all buy and sell posts, while women contribute 81% to buy posts and 9% to sell posts.
π The top performers in sell interactions include more women than expected.
As the year progresses, this topic may spark more discussions about gender dynamics in trade practices. Will women begin to engage more with selling, or will these trends persist? The community anticipates further updates to understand shifts in behavior as the market evolves.
Thereβs a strong chance that these trends will shift as more women engage in selling within the Facebook buy and sell group. Experts estimate around a 25% increase in female selling posts as market competition intensifies and platforms evolve to support easy transactions. This uptick may be driven by a growing recognition of the value of their products and an increasing comfort with online selling. As women become more confident, we could see a more balanced representation in sales, challenging traditional gender norms in commerce.
Consider the rise of women in tech during the late 20th century. Initially, fields like software development were male-dominated, yet as women began to share their expertise and introduce innovative ideas, the landscape changed. Just like women in the Facebook group are currently navigating their roles, tech pioneers faced similar challenges and biases. The shift in how women are perceived in tech illustrates that as women leverage their strengths and collaborate, they can redefine their spaces in remarkable ways. This parallel hints that we might soon witness a similar empowerment in the online selling realm.