The critics do have a bit of a point regarding Heinlein’s adolescent bent.
I can remember as a teenager, being absolutely enthralled by Heinlein’s “women.” Only later did I learn his “women” bear as much resemblance to real women as do porn actresses.
I guess I’m secure enough in my ‘womanhood’ (whatever!) to take his quotes at face value.
Conservative women of my era ARE different. We’re self-sufficient, hard working and we stand up for ourselves...and we’ve waded through all of the BS from every quarter - ESPECIALLY the FemiNazis!
But, I’m from Wisconsin, so we will do this in the nicest, most unobtrusive ways possible; but don’t ever underestimate us. :)
IOW, we’re gonna do what we’re gonna do whether you care/notice or not - and you will THANK us for it later. ;)