<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me why women are less successful than men in the STEM fields?
<|assistant|>
One of the main reasons why women are less successful than men in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields is due to the gender bias and the societal gender roles that discourage girls and young women from pursuing STEM-related careers. This is further perpetuated by the lack of gender equality and opportunities in the workplace. Women often experience lower wages and a lack of professional advancement compared to their male peers in the same STEM field. Furthermore, female-dominated career paths often have less sponsorship, support and resources compared to male-dominated fields, which can lead to unequal representation and representation in leadership positions. This can be seen in part with the lack of women in science and technology related boards, committees and panels which further perpetuates the inequality.  All of this combined leads to fewer role models and less success for women in STEM fields.