Yeah- a lot of settings where magic or simply superhuman talents can pop up, it can be harder to oppress groups that don't believe the press about their place in things. At the same time, though- social pressure can be pretty powerful. In Ba Sing Se, they don't seem to go to extremes of female oppression, but I get the distinct impression that they wouldn't think it ladylike to be rough-and-tumbling with the boys. Women of a Certain Class, and those who want to be considered as worthy as they are, don't do such things because it treads in places that traditionally are men's responsibility.
Every once in a while, though, I'm sure someone comes along, breaks all the rules, and thoroughly scandalizes everyone^^ And who's to argue with her spirits-given gifts?
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Date: 2010-02-19 07:07 pm (UTC)Yeah- a lot of settings where magic or simply superhuman talents can pop up, it can be harder to oppress groups that don't believe the press about their place in things. At the same time, though- social pressure can be pretty powerful. In Ba Sing Se, they don't seem to go to extremes of female oppression, but I get the distinct impression that they wouldn't think it ladylike to be rough-and-tumbling with the boys. Women of a Certain Class, and those who want to be considered as worthy as they are, don't do such things because it treads in places that traditionally are men's responsibility.
Every once in a while, though, I'm sure someone comes along, breaks all the rules, and thoroughly scandalizes everyone^^ And who's to argue with her spirits-given gifts?