The explanation I heard was in poorer countries, women are more likely to choose careers by how well they pay, instead of how interested they are in the field.

The explanation I heard was in poorer countries, women are more likely to choose careers by how well they pay, instead of how interested they are in the field. http://slatestarcodex.com/2017/08/07/contra-grant-on-exaggerated-differences/ http://slatestarcodex.com/2017/08/07/contra-grant-on-exagger... seems to agree (ctrl+F 'Galkin')