Even this measured statement is wrong. Women weren't even allowed to touch spears or arrows, let alone a "small minority."

Throughout most of human history a woman trying to take a man's role would get her a swift beating.

edit I'll add one exception: Spartan women were trained in combat and athletics on the belief that every able-bodied adult should defend the town when attacked, but they were highly unusual for this practice.

Even this measured statement is wrong. Women weren't even allowed to touch spears or arrows, let alone a "small minority."

Throughout most of human history a woman trying to take a man's role would get her a swift beating.