#1 and #3 I think are major reasons for this, especially #3 where these characters may be our role models.
Also in het and slash h/c there's an element of breaking down traditional norms and behaviours and letting the male characters be vulnerable and emotional in ways that canon (and society) does not usually allow. With femslash, you're dealing solely with female characters who are more likely to be, or can acceptably be, vulnerable and free to express their emotions.
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Also in het and slash h/c there's an element of breaking down traditional norms and behaviours and letting the male characters be vulnerable and emotional in ways that canon (and society) does not usually allow. With femslash, you're dealing solely with female characters who are more likely to be, or can acceptably be, vulnerable and free to express their emotions.
Interesting post :D