[tekalon]

While I agree that a lot of it is cultural based, I do agree that there is some biological basis also. As a woman also, I can see myself in the points the author makes. While I had good grades (was in high school math club) I avoided risks in school and in career (went for 'easy' degree of history first). Only recently did I go back and get a degree in programming, requiring me having to learn differently than before. I tell my boss I don't a managerial position because I don't want the responsibility (no matter how much he throws it at me). I've also had everyone around me supporting me to do what I want be it STEM or not. In many ways I see the cultural changes are allowing women to use their biological strengths better (running a business isn't too different from running a household of a large family). EDIT:typo.

[dzink]

Culturally, do you see the same demands placed on you as are placed on a male peer/brother of yours? I bet when you start seeing those you will start seeing similar behavior (because I have seen it).