Can someone explain why is omegaverse such an issue? When we watch xianxia dramas, people are rocks, trees, animals,…
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1) Everyone has their own tastes in fiction. Some people prefer Xianxia, or fantasy, while others prefer fiction that's more grounded in reality. Omegaverse is not grounded in reality. It's not relatable or impactful
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of vampires, nine-tailed foxes, werewolves, etc
2) Omegaverse romanticizes "sexual" assault. Heat affects omegas' physical strength or health, incapacitating them and diminishing their mental capacity to give valid consent. Alphas often engage in "sexual" activity with incapacitated omegas in heat. They and their pheromones "break" the minds of omegas till omegas submit and raise their children. Assault is depicted as a normal, desirable part of alpha/omega interactions
A/B/O is replete with troubling or objectionable themes, more than other genres. And that's an issue
3) Omega, beta and alpha are unnecessary caste systems. A/B/O characters are divided into different groups based on perceived social status, and physical weakness. Omegas, the lowest and weakest caste, are often denied basic rights and dignity. The system assigns different traditional gender roles and responsibilities to omegas and alphas. Omegas are assigned feminine roles, such as domestic work, childcare, and caregiving. Alphas are assigned masculine roles, such as working outside the home, and being the breadwinner
A/B/O doesn't challenge gender roles. It perpetuates them
4) We don't believe that omegaverse is BL, or that omegas are men
Gay men have criticized the seme/uke trope, saying that the uke is "like a woman with a dick." We could say the same about omegas; that they are women (they are, they possess women's body parts and ability to bear children), or that their interactions with alphas are straight
Personally, I'd tolerate a beta/beta, alpha/alpha, or alpha/beta story. Then again, the caste system is unnecessary. I'd prefer to avoid it
That's not professional help, dear. An honest, moral professional would help you overcome your preoccupation with pronouns, gender identity and physical appearance. You will heal when you come to terms with your past and womanhood
1) Everyone has their own tastes in fiction. Some people prefer Xianxia, or fantasy, while others prefer fiction that's more grounded in reality. Omegaverse is not grounded in reality. It's not relatable or impactful
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of vampires, nine-tailed foxes, werewolves, etc
2) Omegaverse romanticizes "sexual" assault. Heat affects omegas' physical strength or health, incapacitating them and diminishing their mental capacity to give valid consent. Alphas often engage in "sexual" activity with incapacitated omegas in heat. They and their pheromones "break" the minds of omegas till omegas submit and raise their children. Assault is depicted as a normal, desirable part of alpha/omega interactions
A/B/O is replete with troubling or objectionable themes, more than other genres. And that's an issue
3) Omega, beta and alpha are unnecessary caste systems. A/B/O characters are divided into different groups based on perceived social status, and physical weakness. Omegas, the lowest and weakest caste, are often denied basic rights and dignity. The system assigns different traditional gender roles and responsibilities to omegas and alphas. Omegas are assigned feminine roles, such as domestic work, childcare, and caregiving. Alphas are assigned masculine roles, such as working outside the home, and being the breadwinner
A/B/O doesn't challenge gender roles. It perpetuates them
4) We don't believe that omegaverse is BL, or that omegas are men
Gay men have criticized the seme/uke trope, saying that the uke is "like a woman with a dick." We could say the same about omegas; that they are women (they are, they possess women's body parts and ability to bear children), or that their interactions with alphas are straight
Personally, I'd tolerate a beta/beta, alpha/alpha, or alpha/beta story. Then again, the caste system is unnecessary. I'd prefer to avoid it