Here you go:
where do you live?: Texas.
how would you classify your riding (commuting, leisure, competitive): Fitness.
how long have you been riding a bike in the way that you do now? about 30 years more or less.
did you pick it up again after years of not riding?: not really, I never gave it up - just slowed down with the training here and there when I was feeling more lazy...
what type of bike(s) do you have?: road racing bikes x2.
do you notice more females on bikes in recent years than before?: No, just more cyclists in general.
do you notice more focus on females who bike in the media recently?: Don't think so - at least for competitive cycling. We have about the same news coverage we have always had, and usually men's competitions have better media coverage than women's.
do you think there are female specific concerns in cycling? yes.
what would they be? (buying appropriate bike/equipment, stigma, safety): Equipment!!! It is harder for a woman to find a proper fit unless you go custom. This is especially true for shorter women, since many good bikes start at a size 49 or 50. Your choice of models in 44 or 46/47 is more limited, and same is for some of the accessories. For example if you want a 40 handlebar you have hundreds of choices, but if you want a 38 or a 36 then the list is a lot shorter. So unless your team gives you a custom bike, you are going to have a harder time finding the right bicycle.
general comments and ideas: good luck for your project, and let us know how you did!