Sexy and Sexism are not the same thing?

[Osc89]

SlayerRondo said:

Osc89 said:

JoeTheBro said:

@BOLD
That's really my point, since the thread is asking if sexy and sexism are not the same thing. Won't comment on the character being sexist, but the design in a vacuum is perfectly fine.

I can kind of understand the reaction to her outfit though, as if we assume the other charaters are in keeping with the other games she would be very out of place. There is a good chance it will be sexist. However with your Kratos example, the other characters seem to have a similar level of objectification, so I don't think it is sexist (though I haven't played them so I can't be sure).

I don't understand the first part of your argument about the other games fmale characters. If the characters are typically not so sexualized having a sexy character like that in MGS5 is sexist? 

Also it is hard to determine if the character has been objectified since we have yet to see if she has individuality or personality and is purely valued for her physical traits.

I was talking about the other male characters in the MGS series appearing in this one. Assuming they keep the same clothing, then this character is out of place as she has been sexualized and the men aren't. It isn't a guarantee of sexism, but could be an indicator.

It isn't just about her having a personality. If she has no good reason to be wearing what she is wearing, while everyone around her is in combat gear, that is pretty sexist.