Walking Dead Writer Admits One Sexist Moment Is Still 'Cringe-Worthy'
Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead is a landmark series in the apocalypse genre and has had an undeniably significant cultural impact. It's a story about human survival in the face of impossible odds, but it's also a story that's been criticized for its depiction of women--and even Kirkman admits that there is one particular moment in the series that he still finds «cringe-worthy.»
The Walking Dead Deluxe is a re-release of the original Walking Dead series, which was first published in 2004. The deluxe edition includes the original 6 issues, as well as 24 additional pages of never before seen content. It's a great addition to any fan's library because it also includes valuable creator commentary that provides insight into a few of author Robert Kirkman's character decisions. This glimpse into Kirkman's creative process, specifically his decision-making when it comes to writing female characters, gives readers the specific context some sticky situations sorely need.
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The scene in question depicts two of the three women excitedly discussing laundry detergent on their way to washing the survivors' clothes. Donna angrily points out the disparity in the men hunting and women relegated to cleaning despite their individual capabilities, and Lori Grimes firmly states this isn't about women's rights, but about «being realistic and doing what needs to be done.»
In Walking Dead Deluxe #3, Kirkman notes that this is cringe-worthy, and that he'd make a different decision today. However, he does state that it gave the women the maximum amount of space to grow as the story progressed. These interpersonal interactions do indeed evolve some of these people into
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