90% of billionaires are men, and only 15% of female billionaires are self-made

The Billion-Dollar Boys Club: How Gender Disparity and Wealth Concentration Affect Us All

In a world where money talks, it seems men’s voices are drowning out the rest. A staggering 90% of billionaires are men, with only a sliver of female billionaires (a mere 15%) having built their fortunes from scratch. This isn’t just a statistic — it’s a glaring spotlight on the deep-rooted issues of gender inequality and wealth concentration that affect every aspect of our lives.

The Not-So-Secret Society

Imagine a exclusive club where 9 out of 10 members are men, and the few women allowed in mostly got their membership cards from daddy. That’s essentially what we’re looking at with the billionaire class. This boys’ club isn’t just about bragging rights and fancy yachts — it’s about who holds the reins of economic power and influence.