actualcanadianfemmesherlock:OKAY BUT:We need to remember that this is not an instance where a real w
actualcanadianfemmesherlock:OKAY BUT:We need to remember that this is not an instance where a real woman is actually in a dangerous situation. In that case, absolutely, a man (or anyone of any gender who is able) should pick her up and carry her out.But this is a TV show. That they would fight this battle, was written by a specific person. That she would be injured and unconscious, was written by a specific person. That he would carry her lifeless body out in his arms, with flames exploding behind him, was written by a specific person. That this specific still from this specific scene was used in promotions, was decided by a specific person.That person is Steven Moffat, and he has a long and colourful history of being a sexist douche.Of course, THIS ONE SCENE is not a big deal. But when it’s put in the context of how Amy’s character has been developed, her major traits, and the sexist themes that have been running through her series and her time on Doctor Who, it’s a really disturbing sign of things that may be forthcoming. That’s why we’re upset. Not because we think Amy should have been left to die in a fire. (Come on, guys. That’s such a straw-man argument.)But because this show has been specifically written so that Amy will die unless a big strong man picks her up and carries her out of the fire.That, combined with Moffat’s previous sexism, makes me uncomfortable and worried.Oh, thank you. I started to write a post explaining this, and then I gave up because I was just. too. tired. to deal with it.–MM -- source link
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