I hadn't mentioned, but Ching Shih is a pretty villainous character. She is a real person, but she was a pirate commander, so she probably murdered a lot of people.
Anita SarkeesianIt is both possible (and even necessary) to simultaneously enjoy media while also being critical of its more problematic or pernicious aspects.
Anita SarkeesianHere are examples of real women who have done real things: good, bad, and in between. We're expanding not just the definition of the female or feminine hero, but also villains and more complex, nuanced female characters. Too often I hear men say, "I don't know how to write women." Here you go, here are five incredible women you can use to inspire your own stories.
Anita SarkeesianThereโs no such thing as sexism against men. That's because sexism is prejudice + power. Men are the dominant gender with power in society.
Anita SarkeesianThe other thing is that it's really hard to separate out the harassment from everything we do. When we started creating Tropes, we were hyper-aware of the intense scrutiny, the intense harassment, and the intense pressure to do something meaningful given the attention both positive and negative. That's carried over in terms of making sure that I produce the best work that I can, that's the most accurate, the most sensitive and engaged.
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