You could get around it by advertising a senior position, for which women applicants are sought, and a junior position, where everyone will be considered, with

You could get around it by advertising a senior position, for which women applicants are sought, and a junior position, where everyone will be considered, with substantially the same responsibilities but different pay. Would a US court disallow this? It doesn't seem to violate the spirit of affirmative action, or the letter of equality laws.