But surely the fact that you can't say it gives credence to the idea that women are 'fragile'. And I've never come across the idea that women aren't interested

But surely the fact that you can't say it gives credence to the idea that women are 'fragile'. And I've never come across the idea that women aren't interested in working for anything. This fuss wouldn't have been kicked up if it were the male equivalent. That to me is sexist. Anyway, you've already deleted it, so it's moot now.