Because users flagged it.

Why did various individuals flag it? You'll have to ask them on an individual basis, but it's clear based on the comments that some view the article as inflammatory. I'd bet there are also quite a few that flag anything explicitly discussing gender or politics if it doesn't involve a tech company.

an answer to this would be nice. I could imagine some valid reasons but considering where we are (a place generally sensistive to things that could be considered "male-bashing") one does wonder.

Good question. This is very puzzling.