<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
It seems there are gender disparities in many types of professions. For example, managers hire less women in engineering and programming. Why do you think that is?
<|assistant|>
While it is difficult to provide a definitive answer to this question, research shows that gender bias is often a factor. Studies have shown that women often face discrimination when it comes to hiring, promotion and pay; this is evidenced by the fact that while women make up more than half of the overall workforce, they are still greatly underrepresented in leadership positions. This can be attributed to a variety of factors, including bias on the part of employers and lack of support from colleagues and employers for women advancing in their careers.

It is also important to note that gender disparities are not only restricted to the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). There is also a persistent gender pay gap in many industries and professions. This suggests that a range of systemic and social factors need to be addressed in order to close the gender gap and enable women to enjoy equal opportunities in the workforce.