I don't thinks it's possible for conflicting things to be gtrue. I think what is true is that complexity means that some individuals are that, and other individuals are this.

The purpose of a generality is to enable one to look at things without gettting over-focused on the big picture. That way, one can see the broad outlines.

Both men and women have a double standard. Both genders are capable of being ruthless - it just depends on who has the power. Historically, matriarchal societies and governments led by females (Thatcher, Meier, Gandhi) have been no better than male led governments.