Daenerys Targaryen says that 'Game of Thrones' is not sexist.
Emilia Clarke defends the role of women in "Game of Thrones" in addition to denying the phrase that she is awarded "I can't stand sex scenes."
'Game of thrones' is one of the most popular series of the last decade. A show that has brought adult epic fantasy to mass audiences. Undoubtedly, HBO's fiction has earned this deserved recognition through rating, although perhaps its last seasons, although more popular, for many are not as good as the first. However, due to that same success, fiction has not been exempt from criticism of a much more social nature. One of them is that the series has a negative representation towards women and that this leads to a macho message. On these accusations, Emilia Clarke, the Khaleesi, has spoken and shared her opinion.
The British actress spoke to Entertainment Weekly about this and had no qualms about defending the series and the way she portrays women.
"There is so much controversy about it. However, that is the beauty of 'Game of Thrones': The different representations of women and the various stages of development. There are some that are shown as sexual instruments, others that They don't have any kind of rights, but there are also women who are queens but who are in the hands of a man, and there are others who are literally unstoppable and very powerful, "said Clarke.
"It hurts me to hear people who take various things out of context to say that they are anti-feminist, that cannot be done to the series. men get a lot of strength, "he continues.
This representation of women in 'Game of Thrones' shows the complexity of this aspect. Viewers who accuse 'Game of Thrones' as anti-feminist have mainly complained about a certain scene in which sexual abuse of one of the protagonists is shown in the fifth season. But it is only one of the cruelties that the series shows, which poses a very dark reality. Tell Theon Greyjoy.
In turn, through Instagram, the actress denies the phrase that a journalist awarded her where she allegedly said that she hated the sex scenes of the series.
It's hard to be misunderstood and it's nice to have an option like Instagram to tell the truth. How many times has Michiel Huisman (Darío) asked him about the fact in the scenes that he has taken off all his clothes? Is that under discussion? No.
In addition, those who comment that the series is macho forget that there are very powerful female characters and that they are the most intelligent and powerful in fiction such as Margaery Tyrell, Cersei Lannister and Oleanna Tyrell, who have used their political and strategy skills to achieve what they wanted. There are also imposing warriors like Brienne and the little assassins like Arya. Not to mention Daenerys herself, who is seeking to seize the Iron Throne without the help of any man.
The discussion reminds us of Deadpool in his movie:
"I don't feel good hitting a woman but she would be sexist if she didn't."
Controversy aside, there is less than a month to go until the sixth season arrives on April 24.
