Numerous explanations for the gender gap in STEM have been proposed. Research supports which of the following?
A) women lack the math ability to succeed in STEM
B) women lack interest in STEM fields
C) gender bias and discrimination in STEM fields
D) women leave the STEM fields earlier than men to have children

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Research supports that gender bias and discrimination in STEM fields contribute to the gender gap. While there are some small differences in math abilities between genders, this does not fully explain the gender gap. Interest and motivation also do not differ significantly between genders. The notion that women leave STEM fields to have children has been debunked as well as men and women leave STEM fields at similar rates.

Numerous Explanations for the Gender Gap in STEM Have Been