Do we really need more women in STEM?

[Anonymous]

What are some compelling arguments for why we need more women in STEM?

[MisterWack]

What are some compelling arguments for why we need more men in STEM?

Like literally, we are going to play gender here? Basically the reason why this is being discussed is because you are afraid a woman will do a better job than you, while they do a better job they may advance their career and make a business out of it, then while building that business they hire non male workers which “compete” in a male dominated industry.

There is no argument for men or women NOT to be doing STEM, continue doing your work and mind your own damn business. Women aren’t trying to kick you to the curb, so why would you hold that notion to women?
I am proud to live in a country of possibilities where no one gets left behind, man or woman we get back up when we are knocked down. Americans don’t push aside each other, that help uplift each other. That is why I support men and women in STEM.

[MisterWack]

My belief is as follows, if you are a human being and have the drive to want to learn & build a name for yourself then you deserve a shot at it. STEM is for all, not just some. If you are capable and willing then by God you have a right to try. Whether man or woman, you have a shot so take it!

[Anonymous]

Only benefit is you get more people qualified to do STEM jobs. Why specifically help women get these jobs? Because they're "underrepresented" in them, meaning they choose not to do this jobs most of the time. And if every job doesn't have an equal number of men and women, it must sexism!

[Anonymous]

What are compelling arguments not to have them? Or are you just here to bash women? I put my money on that.

[Asker]

I am approaching this from a neutral standpoint. I have no strong reason either for or against having more women in STEM, that is why I am asking this question. I am not here to bash anyone.

[Dargil]

We need more qualified women in all industries and professions. A vagina is not a qualification.

[exitseven]

We need more PEOPLE in STEM. Both men and women. We have had a brain drain.

[seeyounexttuesday]

I don't understand this weird push to force women into jobs they don't want.

[DrPepper12]

We need women in every discipline.

[SmokinAces2000]

Sure

[masterSir]

If they want to.