:::::Patriarchal assumptions and language is something that I encounter everyday in my profession Kbob - it would be nothing new here -). Your assumption,seeming without question, that  I was male might be one to "mediate on" -) Please see Gender neutrality in English But you are forgiven, you are after all less the result of your genitalia then you are a dominate form of socialization. Anyway, let us stop lest you lead me down to a discussion of assumptions, language,  professions and gender roles -). Perhaps I shall change by avatars name here just for you -)