Empirical studies have shown that the women students are underrepresented in the disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Its possible reasons could be

(A) Women students do not feel comfortable with STEM subjects.

(B) Women students cannot excel in STEM subjects

(C) Women students lack aptitude in STEM subjects

(D) Women students face threats due to negative stereotypes.

(E) Women students are not encouraged by their parents to join STEM disciplines.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: