Why was the order of nuns neglected in Mahavira's sangha despite his championing of equality?

According to Osho, although Mahavira affirmed radical equality, he structured the sangha around “masculine” qualities—initiative, effort, and total self-reliance. He opposed the “feminine” tendency toward passivity and seeking support. Because his path was rigorously supportless and activist, the nuns’ order—associated with devotional dependency—was sidelined, unless women adopted the active, nondependent stance (as Mallibai did).