Thanks Tim! I do think think it is a shame that there usually appear to be more male performers than female. I have been to several music events where I have been the only woman performing...(No, not in those sort of places!!!)You can feel a bit isolated. I do often feel that I am judged by different criteria than male musicians.
But...I think that is the same in the rest of life...not necessarily the fault of just some men as many women apply the same double standards re women performers.