Let's try a little exercise in reversing the problem: "There is also a special problem for some young women, namely those with especially docile temperaments.

Let's try a little exercise in reversing the problem: "There is also a special problem for some young women, namely those with especially docile temperaments. They aren't always well-suited to professional careers, like making hard sales or managing grown men, which require much confidence and sometimes even exercising authority." Yes, dripping with it. Although more condescending than outright sexist. I'm guessing the author comes from a privileged background.