Regarding women in TribalWars, and especially in councils, I have a story to share. One of the best tribe I lead had as a co-duke a girl. Smart, funny girl, student. Had the best time in that tribe with her. It didn't last as long as she lost all her interest after that world but nonetheless, hats off.
The thing is however that girls tend to be softer, the good guy of the tribe. No stereotypes intended. Their great merit in any council is that they can keep things in balance. Calm down the eager ones, soften the warlike spirits, put us all on hold, make us think before anything important and generally, make us all less impulsive. They have this talent. This skill. This is why I think that all councils should have at least a girl and listen to her. Because she can give them the time to rethink and redo things that later prove to be terrible mistakes.