Fortunately, we cannot force people of one gender, race or creed into specific studies and professions in order to balance our statistics. (insert imagery of cold war totalitarian states here)
We also cannot deny them access to the same studies or careers. Imagine the horror if we were to limit access at 50% females in teaching or nursing programs. It would be an effective way of forcing more women in to STEM. I wonder if the author would berate them for not knowing what was good for them?