It isn't. It's called diversity.

Remember that even though she was still being rescued and stood by her man like any other damsel, Leia had leadership qualities and strength of will right from the get go. This was made more prominent when they were evacuating the ice world of Hoth at the beginning of Empire Strikes Back where she was giving orders to the rebels before the Empire struck.

As well as the leader of the rebellion was Mon Mothma -- as Rebel With a Cause stated -- were women were striking out in what was deemed a male dominate role as leader.

And from the prequels -- even though they were on the crappy side -- with the strong will and leadership qualities from Padme Amadala, Luke and Leia's mother, we know where Leia gets it from. Temperament seems to be from daddy dearest.

You know I still remember all the racist rants John Boyega received when he was the first face of the new Star Wars trilogy. When he appeared on screen, a black man, and all hell broke loose by the evolutionary rejects.

As a reminder, a woman, Mon Mothma, was the leader of the Rebellion in the Original trilogy.

Anyway, it would appear that the newer films is being more inclusive in their casting, in order to appeal to a wide audience. It appears to be working as The Force Awakens made over $2 billion, and The Last Jedi will earn $1 billion by the end of next week.

The leadership of the Resistance may change in Episode IX, as actress Carrie Fisher has passed away, and her character General Leia may die off screen.