"So, it is clear we have a problem here: we’re holding back the most productive half of our population." The author completely ignores the most obvious reason

"So, it is clear we have a problem here: we’re holding back the most productive half of our population." The author completely ignores the most obvious reason for this divide: there are fewer women who enjoy programming. It is quite evident at Universities. The gender imbalance in Computer Science programs is completely evident. It makes perfect sense that this would translate into the business world.