It is one of the most important issues nowadays. In today’s world of fierce competition, it is important for girls to get well prepared for the challenges of the future. Thus schools should encourage to study science and engineering more, because nobody do not know, what we will need in future.
In its favour, the gap year seems to be useful logical as it helps young girls understand that their needs and interest better before they actually commit themselves to any particular career path, but actually it will helps in future. Besides, girls need compelling role models and an appreciation for the collaborative nature and human applications of engineering and science. Of course, looking after the home and family is a big enough job, but if girl and in future woman want to work in science we must not be against that and that girls should learn it hard at school.
However, as critics are quick to point out, if girls will study science and engineering more, so after school they will just work and all. Apart from that, unfortunately not every girl can learn it, because it is really hard.
All in all, this question may arouse mixed feelings, but still a lot girls are studying in science in special schools and it is great.