Textual Evidence for True Blood

In the below snapshot, it is clear that Sookie is being attaced by Russell's men, which again shows that like The Vampire Diaries, True Blood portrays women as vulnerable - who are attacked. However, it is clear that in other parts of the show Sookie actually manages to attack men. For example, when Sookie breaks Eric's nose, which represents her as a women who can to some extent defend herself.