See my note about controllable. The .357 snubbies just magnify the recoil/muzzleflash problem. So does +P ammo in a regular .38. And again, the lighter weight weapons are extremely unpleasant to shoot. Most women won't practice with them because they are so unpleasant and even inside the Tueller Radius, they'll miss.
Again, a Glock 30 comes in a more effective caliber and has less felt recoil.
As for simplicity of operation, they are identical. Pull the trigger to make it go bang, no external safety levers. And with the Glock, you get more than 5 or 6 rounds for those times when there's more than three assailants (Kitty Genovese scenario). The trigger pull on a Glock is shorter and lighter than an out of the box revolver.
Most women will not notice the additional 15ounces or so in their purse, trust me on that.
My current carry is a BHP (of some sort) in 9mm. Not my favorite caliber in terms of effectiveness, but I can put all 17 rounds in someone's ten ring at 25 meters, which is what matters.
I notice that extra pound, surely women would also.
I too am a believer in 'Glock Perfection', but they are not as simple to operate as a revolver. In a wheel gun, you don't need to worry about springs relaxing in magazines, or limp wristing.
The snubby gives the added advantage of being capable of firing from inside the purse or pocket.
The S&W J frames and Taurus 85 allow easy practice with .38 target ammo, easily controlled in the little snubbies. Load up with the +p for social work. I know plenty of women who carry and practice with the little snubs and don't complain.
My point is, don't eliminate a good practical solution for many shooters. Let the women go to the range and try them all.
That's pretty good shooting. I am only that effective at 50ft or less with my .357. Funny at 50' I can put four or five of six in the bulls eye, at 75 feet I can't even hit the target!