Can someone explain to me the need to be represented?

Just like with everything else, as long as they are the best person for the job and not given the position over someone who is more qualified, but really, why does it matter? Maybe I'm too jaded, since I know based on representation in the field that skinny, pale shutins such as myself have a lot of clout in STEM fields.

I mean realistically it doesn't matter because if you are going to want to do STEM you are going to do it. I agree with the fact that if the person is best qualified then they should be the one to receive the job, though sometimes benefiting a work place comes down to more than just work experience and results.

My bigger point is trying to we should want to show more diversity in fields so that they don't seem relegated to the current stereotype, I guess that's the best word, that occupy them.