> Our research shows that their main reasons for not choosing to study STEM topics include: being better or gaining better grades in humanities or other essay based subjects; not finding STEM subjects as interesting; STEM subjects not being relevant to the career they plan to choose; teachers not making STEM subjects appealing; and the need to get the highest possible grade, as this influences both university entrance and future career options.

So even this slide deck points to a difference in interests and aptitudes as a key driving factor in women focusing less on STEM careers.