Cyberpunk

The term Cyberpunk was, probably, coined by Bruce Bethke in 1983 with his short story, Cyberpunk (Amazing Stories). It was used by Gardner Dozois to describe a new style of SF writing becoming popular from about 1981-82 by Bruce Stirling, William Gibson, Rudy Rucker, Lewis Shiner, John Shirley (maybe) and really only one woman, Pat Cadigan.

So why is it that Cyberpunk doesn't attract female SF writers? Is it the dark future, the dystopian view of the future that does it, I don't believe women self exclude because of that. Perhaps it is because of the nature of the storyline, there is no loyalty, everyone is self seeking, men and women, manipulating others through the 'Biz,' there are no stable relationships, no trust, nothing that the traditional female author, SF or otherwise, can get her teeth into. Yes, I know that is stereotyping and that there are going to be a zillion female authors disagree, and they should, but I, like them, have the right to think my way. I've found in literature of all types, that men tend to prefer the what of the story, women tend to prefer the who. There are lots of plot twists in Cyperpunk but they are all to do with action, not, in general, the subtleties of human nature, and perhaps women are better authers for that difference?

Just an observation, a few thoughts, neither right or wrong.