> I don't really agree with the author's assertion that things that appeal to women are treated as inherently lesser in general compared to things that appeal to men

Really? Do we live in the same society and culture?

It is not called the "patriarchy " ironically, but literally

Things have improved over my life, but until very recently anything not clearly labeled as "for woman" was absolutely designed for men

Most things "designed for women " were more expensive, lower quality and less available

This article is about the history of gaming, a world where the misogyny has been legendary