Yes it does matter and when all is said and done the women have the upper hand as they can't be held responsible for all the laws, procedures and being leaders in the JW religion.
It is the JW men who have claimed that they are Ambassadors for Christ and they are head of the God's only chanel of communication, as well as being Guardians of Doctrine.
Fortunately for them, God is forgiving if only they seek this.