First off let me say "FUCK THAT SKEEZE" and by skeeze I mean PigeonOnAStick.
Now seeing as im a graphic designer I've got a grasp on proportions and I can tell you for a fact it's not about what gender a character is but rather the time the artist took to draw and develop them in a way that stands out and is unique.
It really urks me when people cant appreciate art for what it is and instead learn to understand the artist and what they go through to make these characters and stories. But instead of that you get these mindless uneducated children or trolls as they are so commonly referred to today as who continue to prove their ignorance. So in short just ignore them bud and keep being you I wouldn't even waste your breath on people like them but instead just carry on and be supported by the ones who love your work.
Now further more I love your characters and I love the overall coloring and shading for this piece really makes her stand out a bit from the shadows. very well done preview my friend.
So keep it up and don't let go of your dreams