**Abstract**

The Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field has gained more traction in the last decades because of the digitalization and technological and economic advancement of society. Amidst the rapid growth in the field, there has been a consistent gender gap, with males making up more than 50% of the STEM field. The gap is often started to be seen as early as secondary school when students start to choose courses. This chapter explores some of the major factors causing this gap from primary school level to career level, drawing on past studies and case studies, and poses possible solutions to bridge the gap. It has a major focus on the United Kingdom but draws examples and case studies from other countries.

**Keywords:** STEM, gender, gap, female, STEM education, gender gap, gender disparity
