People were always aware of the issue [of gender], but I was never denied an opportunity.
Despite being aware of an issue, gender never caused me to lose an opportunity.
Gender is not an issue, though I was denied opportunities.
A rollerblader falls down the stairs.
I do not know what that is.
A has no teeth.
The man is tearing down a wall.
Hansen was whipped until he blacked out on the floor.
a rollerblading woman walks her dog.