I actually think that this metaphorical quote is a misrepresentation of the problem. Eariler in the paragraph it mentions that the pitch is a 'Womens Product Company'.
In which case the comment of "I'll ask my wife" may not have been prompted from the fact that the co-founder is a woman - but rather the lack of knowledge about the product area and saying something to the extent of "I'll have to do some research about this".
Granted it's a trivializing way to say it and has sexist overtones - but I think it's not the same generalization as the quote implies.
In which case the comment of "I'll ask my wife" may not have been prompted from the fact that the co-founder is a woman - but rather the lack of knowledge about the product area and saying something to the extent of "I'll have to do some research about this".
Granted it's a trivializing way to say it and has sexist overtones - but I think it's not the same generalization as the quote implies.