Female Chinese pirates appear underrepresented on television to Alex Clarke compared with female Vikings. He accepts that some Viking women probably took part in raiding, while considering them a small minority. He contrasts that estimate with his view that women were much more numerous among Chinese pirates. His criticism of screen portrayals also concerns their willingness to show the killing associated with such careers. These are comparative judgments about representation, without numerical evidence for either population.
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Female Chinese pirates and portrayals of Viking women
A comparison questions why female Vikings attract more screen attention than female Chinese pirates.