Everyone likes some eye candy, they way female popstars dress when they perform isn't a coincidence.
I feel the best solution is to give everyone eye candy, (more hot Ryu) instead of none at all. A lot of women I know find male video game characters attractive but hey they can go a step further I'd be fine with that.
There's only 2 races: White and 'Political Agenda'
2 Genders: Male and 'Political Agenda'
2 Hairstyles for female characters: Long and 'Political Agenda'
2 Sexualities: Straight and 'Political Agenda'