Balance is so important.
I'm not sure there are issues that are more relevant to women, unless you're talking about breast cancer research, or specific health care coverage, or research geared toward our bodies. I believe a woman can even become President within our lifetime. If I were a black woman, I might lobby for more leading roles for black women. I can give you millions of examples like that. Therefore, the challenges one might face in this industry are more along the lines of self-acceptance, discovery, confidence, and tenacity while marketing oneself.