16th century? You are correct in stating that women were severely punished for doing the same things that some men enjoyed doing without repercussions; in many places, today .. at least when I'm from, they still are. It's sad to say there is still a rather large double standard. Although, I would be lying if I didn't admit that in certain situations, I still believe that a double standard fits.
Nevertheless, I still think it's a rather harsh generalization. The entire gender shouldn't be vilified just because of a few pillocks. Believe it or not most of us aren't liars and/or cheaters. It's just that the ones that are receive the most attention.
That being said, I apologize on behalf of my gender, that the bloke that you liked was too much of an arse to know how to properly treat a lady.