Originally Posted by Oriphiel

This is probably one of the more odd current events as of late, and it's definitely not a huge issue, but it's nevertheless something to talk about. I recently heard that people are bashing and boycotting the new Avengers movie for being "sexist", particularly because of a scene with Black Widow where she reveals her past, including when she was sterilized at a young age, and then calling herself a "monster". How do you all feel about this? Are people greatly overreacting? Has the character of Black Widow and that specific scene been misinterpreted?

Here are some opinions online:

It's Sexist: An Open Letter to Joss Whedon from a Disappointed Feminis | Women and Hollywood , ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’s’ Black Widow Disgrace - The Daily Beast

It's Not Sexist: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Sexism and Hollywood , Ruffalo defends 'Avengers' director over sexism complaints - NY Daily News