If this is the case, how do you explain female dominated professions like nursing and education (where it can be 80 to 90% dominated)?  Are these industries then rigged in favor of females but since that's politically correct, it is perfectly acceptable?  Would people ask whether the best are teaching their kids or taking care of patients?  Incidentally, having seen the Comp. Sc classes in the local universities for the last few years, I have seen about 40% female participation.  I thought this was fantastic!  However, a large majority of students were Asian or Indian.  I have been mentoring comp. sci. students the last 5+ years and I have yet been paired with a Caucasian student.  Honestly, I worry about that...