you must be kidding then, women aren't less motivated by these things at all, women don't care about status?? cmon!, it's only the "common" or expected ways to achieve these things that differ between the sexes.. a lot of women acquire status trough their marriage, it is not as common the other way around.
Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, I have no problem with taking risks. Perhaps I was lucky to be raised in an environment that encouraged independent and unique approaches to business, but I know many women who aren't afraid to accept risks in order to achieve their goals. I agree, you should go out and meet more women.
you need to go out and meet some women