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I don't totally disagree with the above. I love the show regardless, though I do think it's a little unfair to paint how the show represents women in broad strokes. Though none of that is untrue.
I think in the case of Magie (Maggy, Maggee, magoo?) They're presenting a doe eyed girl, clearly green and then letting us watch as she grows into a hard nosed reporter. By the end of the show she's giving Jim more shit than he gives her and certainly more of an equal. Likewise Jim who had previously been portrayed as somewhat of the faultless hero is revealed to be somewhat of an ass.
I also think that on many occasions Mac is portrayed as morally superior to Will, and in those moments is the most willful and competent person on the show. She has vision and conviction and clearly leads in a way that none of the other characters do. Is she used as a comic foil, certainly. I think it's necessary. Otherwise you run the risk of the character becoming too sanctimonious. (And Sorkin's characters often do).