> neither being offensive nor being a generalization needs to have a bearing on truth value.

Of course, but neither being offensive nor being a generalization (especially of that magnitude) belongs in a mature discussion, either.

> All else being equal, women get a lot of attention and praise, while men generally have to compete harder for such things.

All else, however, is not equal. Feel free to examine average salaries in the US, or perhaps simple human rights in many other countries.