sigelphoenix

Ooh, thanks for pointing that out. Sometimes I feel the desire to be the object of that Prince-as-defender stereotype. Even though, like you say, it can be impractical and demeaning, and most likely any girl who earns your regard would be strong enough that it wouldn't be necessary.

On top of that, the eventual result of these constructed roles is that we teach girls to think that they ought to be weak and needy, and boys to think that they ought to be aggressive and controlling. Knowing this doesn't completely eradicate the appeal, though. :/