> so being a "lady" is somehow an "inferior role" that can be trumped by the superior, earned role of "being an engineer"? Not at all. As an accurate reading o

> so being a "lady" is somehow an "inferior role" that can be trumped by the superior, earned role of "being an engineer"? Not at all. As an accurate reading of my earlier comment would make obvious, I'm well aware they are not incompatible in the slightest. But for someone who doesn't understand that, and has therefore to choose one or the other as a basis for dealing with another person, "engineer" would seem to be preferable, and I've yet to run across the engineer, in a room full of engineers, to whom an apology for swearing is necessary. The remainder of your exceptionalism I'll let pass without comment, save to note that of course nothing says "civilized" like days of unsuppressed looting and rioting in the capital city. Yes, you're clearly doing something right there.