I disagree 100 percent that IT is a turn off to women because of "genetics". I know MANY successful woman from chemists to CPAs. Comments like that are truly ignorant.

I think one of the biggest challenges I've faced as a woman working in IT is finding a company that understands the need for balance between work and home. I'll work the extra hours when the need arises (and I have enough experience to know when it really is necessary) otherwise when the work day is done I have family needs to fulfill. Of all the DBA jobs I've had the best ones have been those with flexible work hours and bosses that understand what family is.