User:Ganko/Sexual stereotyping

Throughout the Star Wars Saga, in books, films and most commonly, comic books, female characters are, on occasion, portrayed in a sexist manner. Simplistically, the character is drawn, or filmed, in a way that is single minded, with the interest of male readers or viewers at hand, such as being given oversized breasts, or a tight or revealing outfit. Characters such as Aayla Secura, who duels with Aurra Sing, in a clone wars comic book, are drawn with large breasts, and move throughout fighting in a stereotypically feminine fashion. Other characters, such as Mara Jade, move in a sexual fashion, even when not in battle.

Protest
It is widely regarded, not simply by feminists, but by many full fledged Star Wars fans as well, that female characters of this caliber not only create stereotypes, but entirely ruin the image of the Star Wars Universe, making it seem like an entirely male orientated story, and battering all female characters with objectification. It is a subject that dates back to early entertainment, such as the 1982 fantasy film The Beastmaster, which, even on the cinema poster, shows images of scantily clad women. The entire ideology of women as objects dates back many years in our world, to times when women could neither vote, nor have freedom of speech. But as women begin to become accepted as an equal part of society, many people hope to this less of this objectifying, and female characters in a more fulfilling role.



Appearances
For full list of appearances see List of Sexual References in Star Wars

Darth Vader: Extinction

Jedi: Aayla Secura

Star Wars Customisable Card Game