[edenhyacinth]

That argument assumes women aren't interested in those roles, and that their disinterest is the only or primary thing that causes an imbalance.

You have to know that isn't true, which makes this a great example of why people are frustrated about discussing anything 'political' in the workplace.

[giantg2]

Do you have some data to support your assumption that they do want to be in those roles in higher numbers that they are already?

[alchemst]

Why on earth would you say "you have to know this isn't true"?

If you see similar patterns across many different cultures, including ones considered to be more gender-egalitarian, I would have honestly thought the conclusion would be, in fact, varying interests.

Or do you think there are no biological differences (on average) between men and women, in which case, I can provide you with large, multi-national studies that come to a different conclusion.

I can see how there could be debate about how much the difference is, and what the causes of it are, but "you have to know that isn't true" seems like saying "Come on, everyone knows the world is flat, stop arguing in bad faith".

[someguydave]

>You have to know that isn't true

I know it is true, by looking at empirical data. Can you cite data that support your conclusion?