Good post Block
articulate & mostly accurate.
I think our definitions of 'boys club' probably differ somewhat.
Your observations of management are still accurate but I'd define 'boys club' as decisions made looking after one gender which doesn't really happen out here. The decisions made are equally bad whether you are male or female.
I object to an article in mainstream media that intimates that we all behave the same way, that is, the rank & file ATC is a sexist, misogynist pig. I certainly don't bring my children up with those attitudes or values.
Perhaps Ms Fletcher could have chosen her media a little better? If you know your words are going to be 'massaged' to sensationalise a story and to hell with the collateral damage, is it worth it?