Just a suggestion Liz, but perhaps women (apart from working really really hard and being smart) could develop the business acumen, techniques and strategies to get ahead.
Or - just ell your boss you are an Indian and wear a pussy hat.
Well first I think they need to know field of play in the world of business instead of trying to change it to accommodate what they think it should be because they're a woman. A businessman gave me a book when I started out in the business world which was the best book I could have ever read....it explains to you how the game is played...
.."The Games Your Mother Never Taught You".....
It's a fascinating read and I applied that to getting ahead...it worked.