Is Rayman Sexist?
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:27 am
This is an odd question- but I think that in our present society of equality we must ask ourselves regarding the uncomfortable topic of sexism in video games. I have found that Rayman is a game filled with more sexism against womyn than any other. In all games and spin-offs that have been released so far, the main character has always been male, with the only females being supporting characters having to be rescued. This is nothing other than SEXIST.
Look at the very first Rayman game ever made- look at the electoons and the antitoons! The electoons, desperate, submissive, eager to be saved, locked up in cages- are all PINK, and actually show little love-hearts when rescued from their cages. Pink and love hearts are stereotypes made up by ignorant males to suppress womyn. But the strong antitoons are blue- masculinity = strength. Do you see where I'm going with this?
Rayman was sexist from the very beginning, and the stereotypes have only become worse with each new succession.
THE RAYMAN GAMES ARE NOTHING SHORT OF SEXIST. THEY ARE ONE OF MANY TOOLS MADE BY MEN TO SUPPRESS AND ENSLAVE WOMEN.
Does this mean it is wrong for female children to enjoy the Rayman games? I think it should be up to their mothers to decide whether the Rayman games should be allowed to be played, or whether they are simply too dangerous and full of false education and brainwashing. At the very least, concerned mothers should give their children the message that Rayman games give an inappropriate portrayal of womyn. Any thoughts?
Look at the very first Rayman game ever made- look at the electoons and the antitoons! The electoons, desperate, submissive, eager to be saved, locked up in cages- are all PINK, and actually show little love-hearts when rescued from their cages. Pink and love hearts are stereotypes made up by ignorant males to suppress womyn. But the strong antitoons are blue- masculinity = strength. Do you see where I'm going with this?
Rayman was sexist from the very beginning, and the stereotypes have only become worse with each new succession.
THE RAYMAN GAMES ARE NOTHING SHORT OF SEXIST. THEY ARE ONE OF MANY TOOLS MADE BY MEN TO SUPPRESS AND ENSLAVE WOMEN.
Does this mean it is wrong for female children to enjoy the Rayman games? I think it should be up to their mothers to decide whether the Rayman games should be allowed to be played, or whether they are simply too dangerous and full of false education and brainwashing. At the very least, concerned mothers should give their children the message that Rayman games give an inappropriate portrayal of womyn. Any thoughts?