Do girls steer clear of a scientific career?

Based on their abilities, more girls could choose careers in science. But they don't, even though failing to do so means missing out on lucrative and prestigious careers with a high level of job security. So why do these talented girls still not go for those study programmes and what can we do about it?

Read about it (in English): https://www.radboudrecharge.nl/en/article/do-girls-steer-clear-of-a-scientific-career

Read about it (in Dutch): https://www.van12tot18.nl/mijden-meiden-b-ta-loopbanen-genderverschillen-in-loopbaankeuzes-door-sociale-verwachtingen

This article was published in Van twaalf tot achttien (Dutch) and is based on the scientific article I wrote 'Gender norms and STEM'.