But why are there so few women who want to do the job?
One cannot answer a question or discuss a topic like this without generalising!! And, ipso facto, any women responding on this forum will most likely already have an interest in aviation and therefore will not be representative. Most of my female friends may admire me for flying helicopters but most cannot understand any earthly reason why I should want to!
Women's brains are, generally, wired differently to men's (although some women can have "male" brains and some men have female "brains" - and this has
nothing to do with sexual orientation). Women are, generally, better at language skills whilst men are better at spatial skills. Although there is plenty of research to back it up, it is general and there will always be exceptions.
OK, from my point of view - why don't I want to be an airline pilot (and I don't)?
For the same reason as I don't want to become a dentist; because I have no interest in it.
Cheers
Whirls