I'm afraid my experience is completely different. Its mostly men that nearly always have a pen in their shirt pockets. And they all seem to totally know how to operate those airplane gadgets at the ready! Mostly I've seen women struggling.
And i'm afraid I'm not one of those stellar women. I do sometimes not have a pen on me, but then I'd never dream of bugging anyone unless they offer (the pen , that is not being bugged!). I usually just ask the stewardess. They are quite happy to hand out pens. Also I must be a let down to the well prepared women brigade. I'm not exactly well prepared for any situation, but i do try. I generally always have tissues, wet wipes, painkillers and plasters in my bag for anyone who may need it!
About the single women with babies being idiots whoa! They may have made errors in judgement....