Yep, still "just" a woman.

Yesterday, someone was trying to explain their opinion to me.

In the midst of the conversation I was very seriously explained,

"well, the problem is - you're not a man."

To do justice to the context; they did not intend to say that it was inherently a problem that I am not a man, but rather it is difficult for me to understand their viewpoint because I am of opposing gender. 

(Ouch, anyways.)

Unfortunately, that statement emphasizes an active cultural perspective.

And I cried, because I understand the reality of such a haphazard declaration.