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A contentious point raised involves stereotypes about gender roles rooted in biology: men as inherently protective and aggressive, women as nurturers and victims. Critics argue these stereotypes influence storytelling, with male characters often positioned as saviors and female characters as damsels or supporting figures—regardless of their actual narrative importance.
This perspective posits that such roles are deeply ingrained in human evolution and thus are reflected in entertainment. Stories are more compelling if they mirror real-life instincts—hence, the dominance of male heroes charging into danger, while women are portrayed as more passive or in need of protection.