Why do you think women aren't getting into the STEM fields?

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My personal belief is if you actually wanted to do something, your gonna do it. Not because someone else told you not to, because you can't afford to or simply because its frown upon by the rest of the world. No human beings do not work like that most of the time. Most people in general will do whatever they want if they truly want to. For example Elon Musk, he wanted to build a rocket and he has. Another example Muhammad Ali wanted to be the greatest boxer of all time and by far even until this day he his considered the greatest boxer to ever live. Another example black people during slavery wanted to be free and guess what we are free, some would say sort of. So in short I believe its because women do not want to go into STEM fields. Because if you truly wanted to, you find a way to make it happen. Ever seen on the news how a mother saved her child from whatever bad situation? Yea she wanted to saved that child by any means necessary. So what do you think?

btbc92 · Accepted Answer

That is very easy:

Women have been barred from STEM Fields and all forms of business, science, law, etc since basically the beginning of time. This becomes ingrained in the culture, genetics, etc, and women were not expected to get into those fields. But to get married, have children, and render the children. Any form of work women had was by the permission of the men in their lives. There were rules and still today expectations women are to adhere to and follow. Regardless of your personal belief, what matters is the rules and expectations that are expected of you in both societies and what God says what one shoudl and shouldn't do.

So while most people would do whatever they want, it comes with consequences. If you can't handle the consequences or the burdens, it's best not to do so if you have not called in that area to do so. I know for myself, as I cannot speak for other women. I am not that versed in maths especially. That is just me. I am more of a writer and a person in the creative fields. I can probably get into sciences as LONG as it doesn't go into too much math. I cannot find myself doing accounting because again, too much maths. That is just ME. Meanwhile, I have family members and friends who are science and math-oriented. They are creative also but can get into STEM fields easily because again, how their brain is wired. This points out another thing.

How women's brains are wired isn't always wired to do so. Even if you teach this as we have always been taught and educated, most women and girls are more concerned about relationships, sex, having children, and getting married. They are not concerned too much about STEM, and if they do, unless they have those options presented <-- which is a difference because, in certain countries like Europe, Japan, you are designated into certain fields. I heard back in the 50s,60s, you had designations at the time where they would measure your level of intelligence in elementary school. The path you had, was the one you were often encouraged to take based on your talents, skills, ability to problem solve, and how you do them. There is a reason why very few women get into those fields. Not every woman and girl can. Sorry to say.

The difference between a man and woman is that vastly different that most men would be uncomfortable based on mental differences. Again, it may be a mix of sexist attitudes depending on how it is done. But because men were often expected to solve those problems in a practical way. Since more and more women doing practical things, a lot of men are skipping them because again, what more of a purpose is a man in a woman's life if she can do it all without him? Men need to feel needed also. So there is a need for balance and trying to force more women into those fields is going to cause a major shift sexually and socially.

"Because if you truly wanted to, you find a way to make it happen." God is in control. It is only by the grace of God, and given the ability to do so if it is His will in your life to do so, in his name, can you be able to. You have to remember some people have sadly done what they have done to gain power, etc, down here. Not everybody who graduates from college will get into the careers they want or studied for. Not everybody who goes to college guarantees a job. Not everybody who wants to go to college does, and not everybody who goes to college belongs in college, let alone make it out of there. So again, it's about who is designated and who isn't. This is why they have all of these tests, to see who is who and to measure your abilities.

Just because you have an extraordinary person, according to this world, if you are not for the world, then you are an enemy of it. So you can be the brightest person in the class if you are not useful, they don't want you in their society. Plus, as girls as we age, again, often focus on relationships, marriage, sex, etc. STEM is mostly a hobbie, but very few desire to actually have as a career.

Cherry234 · Accepted Answer

They're probably just not interested in those fields. But if they really wanted to do it they would find a way to make it work

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

Well, there are many differences between men and women, but one of those is that women are generally more interested in PEOPLE, while men are generally more interested in THINGS. Obviously there are a few exceptions, but this is largely the case.

As such, women are naturally drawn to fields where they are interacting with other people, be that medical-related, mental health, social work, teaching, or what have you. Women mostly want to be around lots of other people and interact with them as a part of their job.

Men, on the other hand, like "things." Whether those things are cars, buildings, machines, computers, planets (physics, astronomy, etc.), tools, weapons, gadgets, or new inventions, men tend to be interested in "stuff."

Our brains and our personalities have evolved to optimize for these preferences as well. Women, who tend to be dealing with lot of people, often all at once, are very good at multi-tasking - far better than most men are or can be. Men are much more likely to be able to focus on a single problem or issue, to the exclusion of everything else, something most women don't do well. That's why a woman can be at ease in a houseful of kids, visiting with a friend, and talking on the phone all at the same time (which would drive most men insane), while a man can be at ease working on a car or some other project in the garage, alone, for hours and hours.

If you look at STEM fields, the majority of them tend to be about "things", with the medical field being the biggest exception, as there are more areas in medicine with people interaction than any of the others. As you would expect, most women in STEM tend to choose medical fields.

Again, there are exceptions - I knew a female programmer who had no trouble keeping up with the guys - and I also met a female architect who had a great reputation in her field - but statistically, these were a very small percentage of the population.

The thing is: there's nothing wrong with that. I absolutely believe that a woman who WANTS to be in a STEM field should have the same opportunity to do so - but she'll also need to put in the same level of effort and have the same level of talent as the men in that field. You don't want an architect or engineer who is incompetent - regardless of their genitalia - because that can lead to disasters. Those fields are tough to get into for very good reason, and tons of men try and fail, so it shouldn't be a surprise if some women fail too - and we should NOT lower the bar just to ensure more women get in.

It really comes down to choice. People should be allowed to pursue their desired career path - and in the US, that's been the case legally for 50+ years, with very, very few exceptions - such as military Special Forces units. But, having the choice, most women aren't going to choose a STEM field, because that's simply not what they WANT to do. And the idea that "the world is unfair or sexist if careers aren't gender-split 50/50" is absolutely insane - ESPECIALLY since the people who espouse such ideas want only to apply that criteria to high-paying office-type jobs, and never to the low-paying, heavy physical labor, outdoor jobs. Lowering standards to ensure the inclusion of more women in difficult career fields won't help anyone in the long run - just the opposite, and it certainly doesn't respect the idea of CHOICE.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Some women are extremely intelligent and I am not suggesting otherwise, but. . . men tend to be more satisfied with things that are logical, predictable, repeatable, provable. Women tend to be happier with things that call for intuitiveness, emotional sensitivity, social awareness, and perceptiveness. So I think that it is natural for men to be more interested in STEM fields and women to be more interested in teaching, nursing, and other fields tat are traditionally considered to be female endeavors.

Yes, if a woman wants to be a rocket scientist, she should have that opportunity, and some of them will make excellent rocket scientists. And some guys are capable of teaching third graders. But most of us are happier in fields that are traditional for our gender.

cryscrys1 · Answer

I’m a women into stem
I did biology biochem major
Currently in medical school
I think that’s because it’s long and hard and women worry about their youth and age. And worry of not finding someone.. but I think it’s stupid. You are a garbage man you are a dentist you are whatever you will always find people. There is no reason to stop doing smth because you are a women and you will get old. Yes I’m 30 yes still learning yes I’m not married but oh yeah I meet amazing guys in medical school… there is chance to meet someone you like whenever you are.
Do short whatever quick quick education so you can get married is a scam from haters. Don’t fall into that trap it’s a trap.
Always do the best for your self never settle downgrade because of age and not getting a “men” he is there in whatever field you just have to wash your eyes and look better

NamerOfStars · Answer

By and large, because they don't want to. Oh, some do- and more power to 'em. But evolution doesn't end at the neck, and the only time people do things against both their biological drives AND their own interests is when they're forced to. This is why the rate of female STEM degree-holders is so much higher in Iran than, say, Sweden. Let people choose, and most of them (not all, but most) will choose what's expected of them.

Gender roles aren't the enemy until they stop being descriptive and start being PROscriptive.

jshm2 · Answer

They are, it's just not very productive as a career choice for many of them to go far into it. There are few female advisors to help them with it.

Elon Musk failed more than he succeeded, but he had a good pile of money to keep himself afloat. He hasn't built shit, it's all bought and manufactured by subsidiaries. Ali had his faults and failures, but it was his life antics, more than his boxing, which made him a celebrity. No idea where you got that shit about slavery from. There were many riots and revolts and Blacks are still not "free" as the 13th ensures most are still under slave rule.

In short, stay in school kid. You'll never make STEM, but maybe another career is out there for you. Maybe an Uber driver or something.

Not_Average · Answer

Neurology shows us that men utilize more logic based thinking whilst women use more emotionally driven thinking. STEM is all logic based thinking. Men biologically have the upper hand when it comes to physics and mathematics. Look at the ratio between male and females regarding mathematical discoveries throughout all of history. It’s all male. Progressives tell us it’s because us engineers are sexist and disregard all logic with pseudo social science classifying the disparity as a “social construct”. It makes no sense to render such bold biological differences null when looking at these data sets. Truth be told, engineers want more women in our field. It’s a sausage fest. This is merely a baseless talking point that progressives often bring up to make them feel as if they’re fighting for something noble.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I think a lot of people avoid STEM cause they don’t have the skills for it - I knew multiple woman who could not get above 65 in high school math. You could argue that skills can be acquired with hard work and mental training but not everyone agrees that IQ is elastic. I did watch a Ted Talks recently of an engineering professor who flunked grade 12 math and could not afford to go to college off family income as a teen so had to join the military to pay for it, but some have no confidence.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Simple, because they don't desire too. You should get into something that is a passion not because society holds a expectation of you to go get into something.

joeldalton · Answer

Women as a whole, don’t find interest in STEM fields.

NathanDavis · Answer

to be 19 and naive...  reminds me of the days I was 6 years old, and naive... I thought politicians were great people... lmao

Snakeyes7 · Answer

Some stem fields are overwhelmingly female like nursing, psychology and biology.  I assume women aren't interested in the rest.

Twalli · Answer

You're wrong with your examples, but you're right that if women wanted to get into STEM fields they could

chico800 · Answer

Because most of them go into the healthcare fields instead.

OddBeMe · Answer

Our society hasn’t been promoting it enough. Give us time to unknot the sexist, racist societies.

msc545 · Answer

Women's brains are not suited for STEM.

SuccessfulHornDog · Answer

I think that you are right

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