Do we need to look like a guy to be deemed powerful, strong, competent and worthy of leadership positions?
When Iris became the Marchioness, she turned to tailcoats and male suits. When Iris became the Empress, she cut her hair short like a boy I thought this was shounen-ai. I don't like that the author-nim subtly hinted that looking masculine is strong and powerful, whereas looking feminine is weak and derogatory. Being feminine is not weak. Fragile masculinity is weak. Iris looked hideous in those clothing. She looked vulnerable and out of place.
Don't get me wrong, no hate on masculine women, if that's who you are. But subtly putting down femininity as 'weak' and 'unworthy of leadership' is pure garbage. Stop pushing out garbage narrative.
On another note, story is just meh. All the MLs were not notable short of being fairy godmothers to rescue a damsel in distress.
Do we need to look like a guy to be deemed powerful, strong, competent and worthy of leadership positions?
When Iris became the Marchioness, she turned to tailcoats and male suits. When Iris became the Empress, she cut her hair short like a boy I thought this was shounen-ai. I don't like that the author-nim subtly hinted that looking masculine is strong and powerful, whereas looking feminine is weak and derogatory. Being feminine is not weak. Fragile masculinity is weak. Iris looked hideous in those clothing. She looked vulnerable and out of place.
Don't get me wrong, no hate on masculine women, if that's who you are. But subtly putting down femininity as 'weak' and 'unworthy of leadership' is pure garbage. Stop pushing out garbage narrative.
On another note, story is just meh. All the MLs were not notable short of being fairy godmothers to rescue a damsel in distress.