I'm not sure what a Red Sonja is.. it goes right over my head. I can tell it's a female superhero. To be honest, I probably will not have much interest in this movie. That doesn't mean other people will not be interested. They would need to make a big impression (trailer) for me to even look into it further.
These are pretty much my sentiments. I'm tired of the
control, repression and stigma. I really detest seeing it in our entertainment, more so our video games. I am an advocate supporter of letting females wear what they want to wear. Not what other people deem as appropriate. I have come across numerous articles stating that dress codes are in place to reinforce systemic violence. That are ultimately enforced unequally.
Dress codes has made a value judgment about which sorts of clothes and behaviours are appropriate, and which are not. And often, these value judgments create
oppressive and
discriminatory frameworks that further
marginalize certain groups.
Policing what people wear,
instead of teaching them to be respectful and consensual with others, assumes that certain outfits will protect you from sexual assault while others will make you vulnerable. This is a myth. This is victim blaming.
Looking at the history of the bikini. Sources are taken from the website:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikini
The article goes into detail of human civilization with the Precursors in the West and Social resistance. I find this to be appalling behavior. Women were forced to dress and wear what was classified as appropriate or what other individuals wanted them to wear. Corsets in the Victorian era come to mind. There were many critiques of the corset later who believed that corsets were not merely a fashion dress but a tool to
oppress women.
I also find it appalling that a huge controversy came in about overly sexualize female characters. From
probably a mass majority of females that don't even touch video games or not interested in fantasy. I don't want or need repression, oppression or
control from
any gender.
Overall my point is they should let women be what
they want to be. Some might argue it was influential but regardless it is that
individuals choice. I am supportive of every different type of individual getting the proper representation. This includes some women that prefer pants and armor.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but they don't need to be judgemental, controlling, enforcing violent, and ostracizing behavior.
They managed to let Wonder woman keep her costume. I'm not sure if this will be the case with Red Sonja.
I know I keep wanting better mogs for female characters in video games. Including World of Warcraft. Which this game has roots of having clothing for every type of gamer. Instead of preaching intolerance and shoving a poncho on Sylvanas. (mid-riff controversy) I would advise if anyone has intolerance towards this to maybe then to not subject their children to this behaviour. As the game that has had
a lot more mature content than a belly button showing. . .