[Dr. Eckleburg]

If women are choosing intelligence, then aren't the men responsible for intelligence, and the women responsible for discretion?

[Motherhood IS a career]

If women are choosing intelligence, then aren't the men responsible for intelligence, and the women responsible for discretion?

Yes, interesting distinction. But you could say ... smart women make smart choices (i.e. smart men); dumb women... dumb choices. And vice-versa.