I think with the men, there also isn't as big a gulf in talent levels. So yeah, you might hit the ceiling because you have the wrong look but the guy picked over you is probably still of a similar talent level. That wasn't always true but there seems to be a minimum ability level now. But with the women, there is a world of difference between Asuka and Carmella. Asuka is an elite level talent and Carmella you can argue shouldn't even be wrestling. So it's much more visible.
It's also getting called out more because of all the back patting that has been going on the last couple of years.