Why isn't there more women in IT?

In Oman we have several women in leading positions in IT but mostly in the public sector/government. Much fewer in the private sector.
It is sad really that half the population isn't as actively participating as the other half

Hi, here is a related article:
www.bankinfosecurity.com/articles.php?art_id=4143
Women, Minorities Scarce in IT Security Field .. interesting.

Mohammed