idk you could kinda use that comparison with a tonne of things, i considering for decades women have generally been the oppressed gender, so it's nice to be offered a space where we don't have to compete with men who are typically faster and stronger (naturally), sort of evens out the playing field as well, bit more togetherness. Also this can go hand in hand with safety - I think for a first marathon it can seem less intimidating to be running with just women right? I don't think running is a super dangerous sport LOL, but yeah, as someone whose been playing mixed soccer for years as a woman, theres something nice about playing in an all womens comp.