In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art (e.g. literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g. physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?

A wide variation in the choice of

subjects

is observed nowadays among school-going children. The male group of students are interested in science

subjects

, e.g., physics

whereas

the female group is inclined to take up art

subjects

like literature. I believe

this

choice is harmful to society, the result of which is hiking the count of men in comparison to

women

in many technology-driven companies. Governments should take up the initiative to minimise

this

gap. To commence, in many rural areas across developing nations,

women

are still believed to become homemakers after their marriage. For them, education is merely adding another qualification

instead

of securing employment.

However

, they are missing out on the biggest fact that a mother's education plays a paramount role in educating a child. I believe every student, irrespective of gender, needs to study

subjects

like mathematics, physics and biology to ensure they have a holistic development.

Secondly

, many girls who decide to choose a career in information technology or production units often feel isolated

due to

the considerably larger number of men. A job in these sectors is possible only when they study mathematics, economics or physics at the elementary level.

Moreover

, in the twenty-first

century

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we can find a minimum number of

women

in leading positions in multinational companies. Girls should be mentored in a manner

such

that they agree to join the workforce

as well as

lead.

For instance

, during my employment in my previous company, I found it very hard to find any lady staff to interact with and ask for coffee or lunch. There was a severe lack of company.

To conclude

, I believe with the aim of

women

's empowerment, girls should be motivated to pick up science

subjects

in schools. They should be directed to emphasise education like boys with the spirit of building a better world to live in.