I think his words were ill advised and he was likely to get in trouble for them. But, as a woman, I don't think you ought to be offended. His point is in your

I think his words were ill advised and he was likely to get in trouble for them. But, as a woman, I don't think you ought to be offended. His point is in your favour. He is saying there are too few women in the area and the industry which puts pressure on the behaviour of both sexes. This says nothing derogatory about women, unless you are primed to look for it.