<|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|>
Many industries have seen gender disparities due to a range of societal and structural barriers. In the cases of engineering and programming, gender stereotypes are a major factor: Women are frequently discouraged from pursuing technical education, and even when they enter these professions, they frequently face hostile work environments. Furthermore, a lack of mentorship for women in the industry has created fewer opportunities for career growth, resulting in fewer women being hired for senior roles.