>>1824978
I wouldn't say they're being actively malicious to their female audience. It's more like they know who their primary demo is; male gamers. So, what those gamers want comes first. Other than (possibly) the MC, there aren't any male characters that follow the overpowered Remembrance path.
>>1824917
I'd say they want their female demo without pissing off their male demo. They still want both. HSR has given out two 5-stars for free, picrel, and Genshin Would Never. My guess is that hoyo assumed that they would lose money on the banners for both characters so they gave them out for free. Still, free male characters would be attractive to gamers who like male characters.