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Patriarchal Fantasy Isn't Always a Problem

A fantasy book set in a patriarchal world with misogynistic characters isn't automatically a sexist book, but that distinction is becoming harder to make online. More readers are expecting every fantasy world to be egalitarian, and books that don't "fix" sexism by the end are getting lower ratings, especially from younger audiences. As a feminist, I want to defend these books. Not every story needs to be an aspirational utopia. Some of the most compelling art examines dark or oppressive systems without resolving them neatly. Books inspired by historical periods can explore patriarchy without endorsing it, and demanding otherwise actually limits what fantasy can explore. In this video, I break down the controversy around books like Empire of the Vampire, discuss why "it's fantasy, just make it egalitarian" misses the point, and argue that we need to distinguish between books where women are compelling (but not powerful) and books that are just badly written with sexist tropes. I also talk about why content warnings matter, when these books might not be what you need, and why treating adults like they can't handle complex themes is a problem. This is a nuanced discussion about art, representation, and media literacy. Not a defense of actual sexism. Time Stamps: 0:00 Not Necessarily Problematic 1:39 My Background 2:55 It's Fantasy...Not Reality 4:07 First Law Mention 5:02 Jay Kristoff and the Empire of the Vampire 7:45 Goodreads Reviewer 11:33 Videoception 13:35 EOTV Continued 14:03 A Compelling Female Character 17:51 It's Not What You Need 20:31 Books Can Still Be Sexist 22:55 Adults Aren't Children 26:35 My Final Thoughts Disclaimer: This video includes clips and images owned by their respective copyright holders. I do not assert ownership of any third-party content included in this video. The use of this content falls under Fair Use for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and analysis.