There are only 2-3 other women that are in the free weight section. I see a few with husband/boyfriend that are not regulars. A lot will go on the machines.
My jaw dropped when I read your post. What a stupid B that girl is. The same as other people have said that not too many women are in the squat rack...
I posted the same type of question last week but my problem was mainly with deadlifts. Someone had suggested Versa Gripps which I did order. These make a huge difference, kind of expensive though....