Culture
The Ridiculous Double-Standards For Sexualization For Real-Life And Fictional Women
Somehow our culture cares more about the toxicity of portraying fictional women as sexy or provocative than it does about how real, breathing women can be affected.
By Luna Salinas4 min read
There’s no shortage of “feminists,” celebrities, and progressive people encouraging young girls and women to be confident in their bodies, especially if that means baring it all for the world to see. On the other hand, many people have been raising a stink over fictional characters being drawn and animated in a way that’s meant to supposedly appeal to the male gaze.