Yes to both questions. On the other hand, it's science[1][2]! There's lots of proven differences in personality and ability between the sexes.
When the official ideology is against reality, you have to choose between being a "good person" and a good scientist. It's best for your career to choose the first.
[1] http://jaymans.wordpress.com/hbd-fundamentals/#sex
[2] http://www.aei-ideas.org/2012/09/2012-sat-test-results-a-hug...