What Lets Female Villians Appear to Be More Dangerous Than Male Villains?

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The essay explores the gender dynamics in literature and film, focusing on the predominance of male villains and heroes. It questions the societal norms that shape our perceptions of good and evil, highlighting the rarity of female villains and the unconventionality of women challenging male heroes. Through this analysis, the author examines the implications of these gender roles and the cultural narratives that reinforce them, inviting readers to reconsider why such portrayals are so deeply ingrained in storytelling.