>>116623141People will decide what's attractive and what's not, and that process has become more democratized as women post themselves on social media without meddling from photographers or makeup artists or others. In that case, it IS empowerment because the person is expressing themselves without the filter or expectations of someone else.
Also, women are likely going to more openly express what they prefer in men, much to the moaning of men online about how women are judgmental, shallow, or "taking advantage of their looks to get ahead". These criticisms aren't levied at men as much. Wonder why.
>>116623302No one's asking you to lie, just to keep your opinion to yourself, especially if you're not at all involved in the equation. The discourse on beauty isn't anywhere near as civil as some men like to pretend it is. A very common incident is some guy gravitating towards someone's social media and know full well that they don't like what they see, and they feel entitled to make statements like their word is law. It's arrogant and unwarranted. This isn't just Hollywood, it's everyday, ordinary people online. And it's ridiculous that you think I'm blaming cartoons for this.
>>116624210You're equating objectifying women with people who take care of themselves. I'm all for fitness, but if someone isn't fit, that doesn't give you license to not exercise common decency.
Beautiful women are allowed to exist in cartoons, just don't make them a vehicle for gags. We're past one-dimensional archetypes and dynamite and pies in the face. But not past slapstick. People just want these women to be more than trophies. Not sure if your character's on the right track? Ask women for their opinions and advice.
