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The Problem with Female Representation in the Art of Comics
The problem
Time and time again I encounter comic books or strips from comics that include horrendous art of a female character. The bodies are not only drawn in a way that is completely unrealistic but also highly sexualized.
People of all ages read comics. ALL AGES! The younger comic readers see this and it could either:
1. Make them feel insecure about their own selves and 2. Make them feel very uncomfortable and 3. Potentially make their parents stop them from reading comics.
Nothing bothers me more than knowing the majority of characters that are drawn like this are kids and teenagers. The artists and everyone who approves of the way they are drawn are agreeing to the sexualization of kids and young adults. Yet, no one apparently finds this to be an issue. At least, not enough for something to be done about it.
The outfits
Many female heroes and villains suits are incredibly sexualized and impractical. How can anyone possibly fight or do anything for that matter in those outfits? They are in intense risk of getting hurt with all of their body exposed. Male heroes and villains rarely have suits like these because their suits make sense, are practical and are rarely sexualized to the extent of females. I'm well aware there is sexualization of the male characters too and this is clearly also an issue. In my opinion, it occurs much less frequently than with females.
The Problem with Female Representation in the Art of Comics
The problem
Time and time again I encounter comic books or strips from comics that include horrendous art of a female character. The bodies are not only drawn in a way that is completely unrealistic but also highly sexualized.
People of all ages read comics. ALL AGES! The younger comic readers see this and it could either:
1. Make them feel insecure about their own selves and 2. Make them feel very uncomfortable and 3. Potentially make their parents stop them from reading comics.
Nothing bothers me more than knowing the majority of characters that are drawn like this are kids and teenagers. The artists and everyone who approves of the way they are drawn are agreeing to the sexualization of kids and young adults. Yet, no one apparently finds this to be an issue. At least, not enough for something to be done about it.
The outfits
Many female heroes and villains suits are incredibly sexualized and impractical. How can anyone possibly fight or do anything for that matter in those outfits? They are in intense risk of getting hurt with all of their body exposed. Male heroes and villains rarely have suits like these because their suits make sense, are practical and are rarely sexualized to the extent of females. I'm well aware there is sexualization of the male characters too and this is clearly also an issue. In my opinion, it occurs much less frequently than with females.