I've never had a problem being a female pilot in this country, or not that I've noticed. I'm also an engineer, and have been since way before women engineers were acceptable. Had lots of problems in the beginning, but none now.
Had to have a bit of a giggle though when I flew once in Portugal. Now Portugese women just don't fly, so when I started hauling the aircraft out of the hangar I think every man for miles around turned up to watch. It didn't help my confidence that I'm a PA28 pilot, and the only aircraft available was a Cessna 152, which I had a whole hour of previous experience on. I did the best take off and most perfect landing I'd done in a long time!