LotR is not sexist. Tolkien is not sexist. A big dangerous quest and a flaming war isn't exactly a womens' job. The context of the story and the time it was set in makes it perfectly acceptable. Even it was set in modern society, it would be acceptable. Go watch U-571, or Saving Private Ryan, there are no or few woman, no one complains.
The way I was taught was that the men protect the women and the women take care of the men. If there was a burgular in the house, would your mother/sister/wife go and tackle him? Probably not. Your father/brother/husband would. In LotR most of the story has to do with fighting.
Okay I think I've rambled enough and I hope you get the point.
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