Lack of female soundtrack composers
With all the listening to soundtracks I do, I can only name one female soundtrack composer: Rachel Portman. She composed the music for Benny & Joon, Chocolat, The Lake House, Never Let Me Go, and One Day — among other things.
I don’t have a whole lot to say on this topic, except the obvious: there should be more female soundtrack composers. What can we do about it? Perhaps start by seeking out music by female composers. Here’s one person’s list: