There's a big difference between a guy in his 50s, and a guy who is 80 though, don't you think? I don't see any 80 year old guys out there slaying, unless it's because he's using his wallet, or has some sort of fame.
Another thing about older guys: They grew up in a different era, when women were more submissive to men, and may actually have seen females as the weaker sex, and who needed protection. I don't think it's fair to compare their attitudes with a young guy growing up in a more feminized world.