Actually the data points to the fact that young girls are just as interested in science and technology. But as societal norms are ingested, they lose interest based on that influence. It's society that is determining the outcome.
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Really.
Because when I was growing up - and all my IT/tech guy-friends have had this experience - all the girls ostracized us and made fun of us geeks, and not a single one showed any interest in the technology and what made it tick.
This was before being in tech was cool (and profitable).
I have asked other guys around the world and they went through the same.
Now that tech is cool (and profitable), a different narrative developed.
Why do you think that is?
Well said stellabelle. When I was young,I was taught a lot of sexist BS. I had to grow up to unlearn it.