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Using historical context as an excuse for sexism in fantasy
You're in a world where a few misfits can beat up entire armies, there are ghosts and magic running wild, armour does crap in actually defending against anything, etc., yet a woman taking charge in a medieval Europe knockoff breaks willing suspension of disbelief.
For the record, I'm currently thinking of Koji Igarashi's comments about women in Castlevania.
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I wonder if part of his reasoning for decanonizing Legends is because he was worried about the fanbase demanding a ship between Alucard and Sonia producing Trevor be confirmed.
I agree, if the work in question is a serious attempt at reconstruction of times when sexism was the norm, I'd let it pass.
However as you say if it is a fantasy world it just doesn't follow that you'd have to include sexism, as you know it is fantasy.
^ Well, it depends on the world itself. Although yeah it is rarely justified in its use. It would have to have a pretty good reason to be there
Meh, it depends on what precisely is sexist about it. Not enough women? Useless complaint. Women, but portrated as useless? Sexist, but boringly commonplace. Women, but actively discriminated against? Could be used as interesting storytelling or drama(if handled well), but almost always reeks of tacky edginess.
On the other hand, I can't help but feel bothered by the opposite. You know. Beautiful women in their 20s doing everything important and dramatic while wearing much less than they should for any given task.
TES strikes a good balance.