Black Widow Began as a Sexist Stereotype. More Than a Decade Later, Scarlett Johansson Is Reclaiming Her Story
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Time Magazine
Marvel is far from the only franchise reckoning with its past treatment of female characters as it tries to market itself as a hub of inclusive story-telling. But it has seemingly become more deliberate in its treatment of female characters. “I think there is a conscientious effort to not objectify women,” says Victoria Alonso, executive vice president of production at Marvel Studios.