The Italian Stallionette ....

I think in Italian Mafia culture {most women are treated as role players} it's not going to change as long as the 'good old boy's network is in charge. I'm sure in other ethnic mafia's it's possible to have a female Don, though I'm sure their's another name for it. The Italian Mafia is just more well known worldwide. On the otherhand, an italian women could still become a mob boss if she had an 'independent operation'. The problem arises with Italian men, can they take orders from a woman who's not their mom...?