Let Others Study What They Want

We all know what it is like to be criticized for our educational choices.  Such criticism causes a lot of students to educate themselves in things that the general public considers to be pragmatic instead of things that actually interest them.  Women receive this sort of criticism even more than men do.  Public opinion and peer pressure often discourage women from pursuing an education in math, engineering, and the sciences even if they are interested in these fields.  This is a shame because the world could benefit greatly if a larger portion of women were to contribute their efforts to researching these topics.  Women naturally see things differently and they have different concerns than men do.  These differences could help women make new discoveries and solve new problems.  We all need to keep our minds open and not criticize others for their educational choices.  By not criticizing others' choices, we will allow them to use their natural interests, talents, and abilities to make the world a better place.