What it shows is that signifiers of status can and do change with culture. In some places, the only status that matter for women is children. Most people do not view women like that any more, and culturally we have moved on while remaining part of the human race.
If culture can change so female status is not solely based on their ability to raise chilren, culture can change so male status is not solely based on their ability to support children.
If culture can change so female status is not solely based on their ability to raise chilren, culture can change so male status is not solely based on their ability to support children.