"a time when ...." women knew their place and eschewed uppity behavior?  when women knew to "go along to get along"?  I remember those times too, they weren't so long ago; but I think the world is a better place today, with women demanding, and getting, more respect in the workplace than formerly.  Of course we still have legions of men and women who decry political correctness, which is nothing more than respect for all people, no matter their sex, race or religion.  What's so bad about that?  We don't lose a thing by showing respect to our fellow humans.  In fact, we gain trust when we treat others as we would choose to be treated, ourselves.