Not to mention the fact that modern feminism is focusing mainly on getting women into 'non-making' jobs, specifically because of the reasons you mention.

Working as a builder (can't think of anything more 'maker' than that) isn't particularly glamorous. Being a lawyer/banker/exec is.

Software development is relatively unique in the way that it gives you the ability to command a reasonable salary whilst straddling the line between directly producing and facilitating production.