[joshyeager]

I think that the wife's actions would have been even less acceptable if she were male. The stigma is caused by the repeated unprofessional actions she did, and made worse by the fact that she was not even an employee.

[enjo]

The stigma is caused by the repeated unprofessional actions she did,

Allegedly did.

[bogs_carut]

Why should gender affect the acceptability of one's behavior?

[brazzy]

Because sexism.

[michaelmior]

Agreed. Perhaps it was meant the the actions would be seen as less acceptable.