I've noticed in third world countries more women go to STEM than in the west. It's probably because of economic or social pressure. There's also no culture of "following your passion"; instead people follow what they think will give them a good career.
There's less economic or social pressure in the west so people tend to choose more to their liking and "follow their passion".
There's less economic or social pressure in the west so people tend to choose more to their liking and "follow their passion".