The declining interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields among women and girls is an ongoing discussion, and researchers have had knowledge of the gender gap for generations. The gap continues to exist today, with a 2023 Gallup survey finding that Gen Z men are nearly 20 percent more interested in pursuing STEM careers than Gen Z women. Why is the gender disparity in STEM interest and career choice so apparent? Studies suggest the lack of interest may not be the only problem. As of 2021, women make up a third of the STEM workforce in the U.S.,...
