[AuntB]

“How does a woman CIC handle countries that consider women property? I need to know.”

From the media scrutiny of Sarah lately, you could be describing the USA.

[Calpernia]

Yes and no. I believe the US sentiment is being flaunted by the 3rd world countries surrogates. ;)

Seriously though, have you ever had to put on a hajab? Ask permission to speak? These people find women vile. That would remove all options of negotiations.