As a young girl I never fit in with all the other girls because I didn't like the talk. At that time I had many more friends who were boys. Come to think of it, I have more male friends today, too.
Not every woman gossips - maybe they would just like to know you better? I get along well with men and women, but I’m only close friends with conservatives (who don’t seem to gossip as much as others and are more of the MYOB persuasion.)
And I’ve found that if I’m in a situation where gossiping occurs, I only need to offer a defense of that person to throw cold water on the conversation. Kills it every time.