And I think it is valid to not agree with that narrative or to think my argument weak (as I admitted, my observation was casual and lacked citation). However,

And I think it is valid to not agree with that narrative or to think my argument weak (as I admitted, my observation was casual and lacked citation). However, gender bias and lack of representation are, from anecdotal observation, the most cited reason in academic journals for the lack of women in STEM. Take that for what you will. And by all means make a counter argument, edify me, cite sources, but burying a comment for even the nascent mention of a connection between gender bias and the lack of women in STEM seems to demonstrate a lack of willingness of some on HN to even engage with the idea, which, funnily enough, could give credence to the existence of gender bias against women in STEM.