When did gossiping become perceived as a feminine trait?

by Greggs_the_Bakers

I'm writing an essay on feminism and gender stereotypes and was wondering if anyone knows when gossiping became feminine?

Is there any old literature that refers to women and gossiping?

Thank you!

western_divide

Quaranic verses mention women gossiping in the city, amongst one another. This comes from the Hadith traditions, circa 750ce.

http://mquran.org/content/view/1626/4/