You know you can love something and still criticize it, right? I see women on this very forum criticizing Lara Croft because she's more aimed at male audiences than female.Originally Posted by Loony BoB
Men can be sexualized, but let's not pretend that whatever sexualiazation men may face is anywhere near as bad as women has been, and are continuing to be objectified. The reason this happen in our media is because it happens in real life, it's a reflection on our society.
And if you want to argue fantasy, there is nothing fantasy centric about Cid's outfit to begin with. Her outfit is a standard mechanic suit with one obvious exception. You can make up fantasy clothes without breasts sticking out of it, or any of the other BS clothes that's been designed for the sole purpose to excite the player. Which is always assumed to be male by default.
Vivi has already covered the difference between male power fantasy and sexualiazation a lot better than I could.
