#gender representation

Type A my ass. It's Male.

Type B should be Twink.

Type C should be Butch

BoJack Horseman (2014-2020)// Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)// Girls (2012-2017)// Harley Quinn (2019-)// My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (2010-2019)// Sex and the City (1998-2004)// Winx Club (2004-2019)

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There is usually a villain. Sometimes there’s some interesting gender stuff happening. If I’m lucky there’s some cracking costumes and a bit of interesting choreography.

Glasgow’s King’s Theatre’s panto this year is Peter Pan. Captain Hook this year is a girl. Iconic.

Captain Hook this year looks like the love child of Chappell Roan and Noel Fielding. She’s bisexual, enjoys repeatedly electrocuting Smee with an eel, and is only vanquished due to her distractedly fangirling over Beyoncé.

I feel like she would do numbers on Tumblr.

That’s her in the black and purple. (I think her name is Hannah Jarrett-Scott?) She was marvellous.

I would also like to take a moment to appreciate the Crocodile (puppet? Machine? Marvellous monstrosity?) and Tinkerbell being played by a (beloved) gay man in the current political climate.

[I posted this in a thread that started out partly about something else, then realized it would be hidden beneath Expand for lots of tumblr users. So I'm also sharing here with light edits.]

Here's some 2018 data about canon representation and how it relates to fandom shipping ratios, e.g. amount of F/F vs. M/M:

TL;DR: there are way more men than women in movie canon...

...and the women don't talk as much -- or presumably get as much screentime -- on average.

Canon gender ratios partially predict the shipping ratios we see in fanworks -- I explain the math of this more in my shipping chapter -- especially on AO3. But AO3 has more M/M and less F/M than predicted by canon (and Fanfiction.net has WAY more F/M and WAY less queer fic than predicted by canon)... I get into some of the other factors like archive history that might be relevant at the source, and I also talk more about how the popularity of different movie genres may affect gender representation in fanworks.

Also [addressing another question raised in the original thread], fans do add various forms of new gender diversity to works that wasn't in canon:

Ready, player?

In my last blog post, I wrote about how recently the Sims 4 has made great progress with gender inclusivity. But today I wanted to discuss how mods and cc (custom content) can improve these features.

So, let’s get into it :)

The philosophy of gender examines the concepts, theories, and issues surrounding gender identity, roles, and equality. It delves into the nature of gender, its social and biological underpinnings, and its impact on individual lives and societal structures. This field of philosophy addresses fundamental questions about what gender is, how it is constructed, and what implications it has for justice and equality.

Key Themes in the Philosophy of Gender

Nature vs. Nurture:

One of the central debates in the philosophy of gender revolves around whether gender is primarily a biological phenomenon (nature) or a social construct (nurture).

Philosophers explore how biology and culture interact to shape gender identities and roles.

Gender Identity:

Gender identity refers to an individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with their biological sex.

Philosophical inquiries into gender identity examine how it is formed, experienced, and expressed, and the implications for individuals who do not fit into traditional gender binaries.

Social Construction of Gender:

Many philosophers argue that gender is a socially constructed category, influenced by cultural norms, practices, and institutions.

This perspective highlights how gender roles and expectations vary across different societies and historical periods.

Feminist Philosophy:

Feminist philosophy is a major area within the philosophy of gender, focusing on issues of gender inequality, patriarchy, and women's rights.

Feminist theorists critique traditional philosophical ideas and advocate for greater gender equality and the dismantling of oppressive structures.

Intersectionality:

Intersectionality is a framework that examines how various forms of social stratification, such as race, class, and sexuality, intersect with gender.

This approach emphasizes that gender cannot be understood in isolation but must be considered within the broader context of other social identities and power dynamics.

Transgender and Non-Binary Perspectives:

The experiences and perspectives of transgender and non-binary individuals challenge traditional notions of gender.

Philosophers explore the ethical, social, and political implications of these identities and advocate for greater recognition and rights for trans and non-binary people.

Gender and Language:

Language plays a crucial role in shaping and reflecting gender norms.

Philosophers analyze how language can reinforce gender stereotypes and explore ways to make language more inclusive and representative of diverse gender identities.

Gender and Power:

The relationship between gender and power is a key focus, examining how gender roles and expectations contribute to power dynamics in society.

This includes analyzing how gender influences access to resources, decision-making power, and social status.

Gender and Ethics:

Ethical considerations surrounding gender include debates about gender justice, rights, and equality.

Philosophers explore issues such as reproductive rights, gender-based violence, and the ethics of gender reassignment.

Gender and Representation:

The representation of gender in media, literature, and art shapes societal perceptions and attitudes.

Philosophers critique stereotypical and limiting portrayals of gender and advocate for more diverse and nuanced representations.

What I found most interesting in this process was just how many Cisgender/cisgender presenting characters are human compared to trans and nonbinary characters. Granted trans and nonbinary characters make up a smaller amount of the database but just within that breakdown, they’re mostly non-human.