Kylark, I think that there are at least two things going on here.
First, these teachings are expressed from within the limitations/filters of the time/culture. That doesn't make such expression acceptable, but it does make them understandable and gives us an in to challenge such expression and seek to define a truth that surpasses such.
Second, they offten stem from a confusion in the use of metaphor. Polarity has often been symbolised through the idea of sexual union, the play of opposites resulting in creation... and indeed there is a sexual energy that corresponds to fundemental energies within creation IMO, the interplay of which has powerful correspondence. But it has stuff all to do with women in the kitchen raising kids, and men out hunting for big hairy animals... masculine and feminine in a spiritual description are limited (limiting) metaphors and should IMO not be confused with real people.
In love and light
Adam
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