(I don't like calling LGBT stories a genre, unless the struggle with issues surrounding it is central. Otherwise, put it in action/adventure, romance, mystery, historical fiction, horror, wherever it should go.)
Agreed. It only works in fandom where you ARE dividing types of fic up by who is macking on who.
Unfortunately, if the series itself is misogynistic or male-bashing on some respects, this will probably be something one will run into the fan fiction, too. Naruto is a good example to use here - unfortunately there are issues in the story itself.
I disagree about this. When looked at as a whole, I've found Naruto fandom to be FAR more loving and respectful on the ladies than you would expect from the canon - yet canons like Avatar, which are, in some ways, close to ideal with regards to gender dynamics, has a hugely immature and sexist fandom.
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Agreed. It only works in fandom where you ARE dividing types of fic up by who is macking on who.
Unfortunately, if the series itself is misogynistic or male-bashing on some respects, this will probably be something one will run into the fan fiction, too. Naruto is a good example to use here - unfortunately there are issues in the story itself.
I disagree about this. When looked at as a whole, I've found Naruto fandom to be FAR more loving and respectful on the ladies than you would expect from the canon - yet canons like Avatar, which are, in some ways, close to ideal with regards to gender dynamics, has a hugely immature and sexist fandom.