The Weaker Sex - New York Times

The Weaker Sex - New York Times: "Perhaps the reason many societies offer boys nutritional, educational and vocational advantages over girls is not because of chauvinism — it's because we're trying to ensure their survival."

The rest of the article also points to this possibility .... that a sexist culture is affirmative action for men. Maybe the sexism is overdone. But then it's a question of balance not absolutes.