So.. Scantily Clad Women at the IGDA Party Made The Industry Freak Out.. Sexism Again?

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WereKitten said:

allblue said:

That is what this whole thing is if everyone would just straight up be honest

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9401/hootersprotest.jpg

 

You can put your head in the sand and perpetuate sexist stereotypes, or you can read a bit and maybe, just maybe contribute with an educated opinion to the discussion.

I'm sorry, the general idea is that, if anyone remotely capable of using their brain can't differentiate between what is cosplay/ media portrayal of women with how common sense would tell you to treat fellow female workers at a work place, then the females should take it to that said person, not protest against or infringe other people's right to freely express themself. Any preferential treatment/concern towards anyone based on gender is sexism, positive or not. Did someone harass you at work? Take it to the court, find your solution with that person, don't protest the media.

Your posts have elements of truth in them, however, feminist movement isn't restricted to just gaming industry, and in general the movement itself trumps on other individuals' freedom of expression and that's when it crosses the line. Unfortunately, that holds true for the Majority of the feminist movement.

Edit: The ridiculous idea is that if a guy pays a girl to dress up pretty, it is associated with sexism. What about the right of those women, who likes to scantily clad themselves at videogame/cosplay events? What about their rights to freely express themselves?