Why was funk dominated by male singers and disco female singers?

Funk and Disco were not specifically dominated by male and female singers respectively. This is a common misconception. Both genres had influential and popular artists of both genders.

In Funk:

- Male Singers: Examples of iconic male funk singers include James Brown, George Clinton, Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield, and Stevie Wonder.

- Female Singers: While less prominent, there were also talented female funk singers such as Betty Davis, Chaka Khan, Labelle, and Marva Whitney.

In Disco:

- Male Singers: Disco had notable male singers such as Barry White, George McCrae, Sylvester, and Kool & The Gang.

- Female Singers: However, female singers were more prevalent and successful in Disco. Some prominent examples are Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross, Cher, and Sister Sledge.

So, while there might be a perception of dominance in one gender or the other in these genres, the reality was more nuanced. Both funk and disco had successful artists of both genders.