Often times it's not the worker that strangle themselves. I remember reading some years ago (can't remember where) about the struggles that male nurses have. Male patients often refuse male nurses as they don't want another male to see their bodies, and female patients will refuse male nurses out of modesty. And, according to the same source the problem only intensifies as the male nurse gets older.

Universalize that statement and apply it to X demographic not choosing a STEM degree and you'll find yourself in a struggle session.

it may be hard but you should do it. everyone is hurt by misogyny, not just women, and often it's through a narrowing what is seen as possible.