This is not about numbers of patriarchal gender stereotypes.  It is about seeking the glory of God and the good of souls in a post-patriarchal world.  The ordination of celibate women to the priesthood would double the number of priests available to serve the Church.  We are getting there:

Religious Patriarchy ~ Annotated Chronology of Key Events
http://pelicanweb.org/CCC.TOB.html#CHRONOLOGY