that’s what you get for working in a male-dominated field. i think you’ll find that most male bosses in your industry are already conditioned to treat females in this way. you probably won’t be able to change him.
you’re missing the point. it’s about respect. he treats us with such a patronizing attitude, as if we are not equal or not as serious as our male co-workers. it’s his attitude that needs to be changed, not just his words.