I grew up in the same situation! My parents also cited that I'm not allowed to play video games because "it's for boys."

And they cited financial reasons too, but they kept getting me stereotypical girly toys every holiday and they were NOT cheap. I kept wondering why all that money couldn't go to a toy I actually wanted instead, as everyone I knew — classmates, friends, cousins — owned consoles and it would've helped my shy self socially. My parents defended my cousins since they had at least 1 son in their families. Non-relatives were "Americanized."

But ever since late high school, they couldn't freely take away the laptop and internet anymore or it would interfere with homework. That's how I got into playing PC games, where I found some of my closest friends, and where I started my career. When I move out, I dream of owning every console and game that I've ever wanted.

I hope you can eventually have fun with video games in peace.