Dear Nomatter, having read you rather desperate sounding lament about the plight of your downtrodden specie leaves me with a feeling of deja vu.  "All of the men in me are tired" of seemingly capable and dynamic women complaining about their perception of male-dominance.  This is the year 2017, don't expect male chivalry. Be bold and kick open the doors which you perceive to be closed.   If the doors still don't open create your own platform.   You seem to be sufficiently creative and recourceful.  Why this burning desire to be respected by your male counterparts.  Isn't it becoming a bit superficial?