You're wrong. It is possible to both accept uncomfortable truths and be happy. A fundamental part of Stoicism is not to trouble yourself with things out of your control. This frees your mind to be able to think about these things without being personally troubled by them.

The man literally said he’s bothered by something outside his control.

I think that's a bit unfair. I think that yes male dominance and competition has a lot to do with females. It's like that in nature and like that in humans as well. You are interpreting what he said as being hostile to women while that may not be the case.

They did take a risk speaking out. But let's assume the best intention: genuine curiosity.

While I don't agree with the question's premise both it and the reverse can be asked without "punching down".