You're on to it, CookeV.  This is all about "science", yet there's no "scientific method" to the arguments here.  "My own experience" just won't cut it. And you don't have to have a university degree to get it, either.  

Back in Grade 8-9 science (1960, 1961 for me) we had those small, two-ring books with pages that accommodated both written (lined space) and visual (blank space) record of an  lab experiment. First thing we had to state clearly: The Problem. Before you can "solve" the "problem" satisfactorily, you have be sure you've identified the "problem" correctly.  

IS the problem "sexist attitudes"?  Maybe it's just that 20th-21st century conundrum: "they struggle with whether to choose an academic career or have a baby..." [or get married, or have an easier life, or...]" Because women have more choices today.   Nope...not a sexist comment.  Because it came from the Minister herself, based on her conversations with women.  

Worthy of more study, no?