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Critics further argue that the push for these niche spaces is motivated more by political and social agendas than genuine fandom needs. They claim that this divisiveness is a tactic to wield victimhood as a means of gaining attention or political capital within the franchise.
The Response from the Fandom Community and Media
Counter to the proponents of exclusive female spaces, many in the broader Star Wars community view these initiatives as unnecessary and harmful. Content creators, podcasters, and fandom voices have spoken out against what they see as hypocrisy and victimization, asserting that fandom should be inclusive without requiring separate spaces based on gender or identity.