You're right, it was problematic in some ways; I doubt any apology would satisfy everyone - it's hard/impossible maybe? to strike the perfect balance between explaining and going too far. As apologies go, I felt this landed on the satisfactory side, but of course this was just my own opinion.

LOL angry feminists: I am not actually good at being angry at these things that are so much bigger than me and my own daily world -- for me, it turns to sadness and my default is to reject that feeling right quick. And... sigh... I realize that I'm privileged to be able to do so. =/

Re: your 2nd paragraph. Basically: YES. <3