The contention is that the Church will overcome the disease of clericalism by admitting women into the ranks of the clerics. Irony of ironies! Clericalism is both a disease and an institutional sin. It consists in obstinately tying power, authority, and influence to the sacrament of Holy Orders (more specifically to the two higher degrees of Holy Orders).
Pope Francis has it within his power to smash clericalism. Nothing other than some provisions of the Code of Canon Law, which the pope can override sua sponte at any time, prevents  him from packing the college of cardinals (yes, I mean cardinal electors!) with 50 women and putting them in charge of the Vatican congregations and dicasteries, starting with the Congregation for Bishops.