There are deep-rooted prejudices and stereotypes in the music industry and society at large that frequently give rise to the criticism aimed towards female musicians who have sizable female fan bases. In the past, women in the music industry have been subjected to more scrutiny than men. Sometimes, female musicians who have large fan bases are written off as untalented or unintelligent, which reduces their success to popularity rather than creative value.

This tendency is a reflection of broader attitudes in society that minimize the interests and preferences that are often associated with women. It is sometimes assumed that women’s tastes in music are superficial or sentimental, which reinforces the stereotype that women’s tastes in music are frivolous or devoid of serious thought. On the other hand, male-dominated music genres and fandoms are frequently regarded as more respectable or real.

Furthermore, there is a stark contrast between the acceptance of male-dominated fanbases as natural and inevitable and the criticism of female fans as “obsessive” when they favor female artists. The way that success and fandom are viewed and validated in the music industry is deeply rooted in misogyny, which is highlighted by this double standard.

In order to address these problems, prejudices must be overcome and the varied contributions and tastes of all music lovers—regardless of gender—must be acknowledged. It demands elevating the voices and accomplishments of female musicians and their fan communities without subjecting them to unfair criticism based on antiquated preconceptions.