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Men are bad at cleaning => sexist
Men are not taught as children to clean => not sexist
Men can't emotionally regulate => sexist
Men are not socialized to emotionally regulate => not sexist
Women can't change a tire => sexist
Women aren't taught to change a tire => not sexist
Women are emotional => sexist
Women are taught to share their emotions => not sexist
There's a big difference between making a statement about society and making a statement about humanity.
The concept that generalising statements are still applicable, even if they are not correct for every single person in the generalised group, is a bit complex, but if you sit down and think hard about it you might get it.