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The idea of "Is it Sexist?" in of itself is difficult to answer.Â
During any conversations or debates regarding this question regardless of the source I feel that various layers upon layers of abstract complexities are piled atop of each other creating a blurry sense of ambiguity.
In my opinion when it comes to this question and any similar questions I have reached a one sentence thought on the matter:
If the characteristic to whom the character belongs is only considered due to their gender (place what ever adjective you like in place of gender) then it 'MAY' be considered sexist in the eyes of others.Â
Granted some special case exceptions may apply to my statement above (body parts as an example).
Finally to the hard question of "Is Mary Sue sexist?"
I say no, as I see the term 'Gary Sue' as the male equivalent with all the same attributes as Mary Sue. Since the attributes of both genders are equivalent (at least in my opinion) then by definition the term is not sexist.Â
I see the terms of Gary/Mary Sue as being more of a term used for cliche character design with unoriginal qualities.
During any conversations or debates regarding this question regardless of the source I feel that various layers upon layers of abstract complexities are piled atop of each other creating a blurry sense of ambiguity.
In my opinion when it comes to this question and any similar questions I have reached a one sentence thought on the matter:
If the characteristic to whom the character belongs is only considered due to their gender (place what ever adjective you like in place of gender) then it 'MAY' be considered sexist in the eyes of others.Â
Granted some special case exceptions may apply to my statement above (body parts as an example).
Finally to the hard question of "Is Mary Sue sexist?"
I say no, as I see the term 'Gary Sue' as the male equivalent with all the same attributes as Mary Sue. Since the attributes of both genders are equivalent (at least in my opinion) then by definition the term is not sexist.Â
I see the terms of Gary/Mary Sue as being more of a term used for cliche character design with unoriginal qualities.
It's just my opinion, though. There's really no need to go spreading it around.