I mean, he's still very much a Guy Who Wants To Be Like His Dad and a Guy Who Feels Inferior Because He Doesn't Have Wizard Powers.
The sexism was played up for comic relief, as he struggled to compete with his sister and to contribute to the team. But the core of the arc was always a person who felt inferior to his friends and struggled to be seen as an equal.
I mean, he's still very much a Guy Who Wants To Be Like His Dad and a Guy Who Feels Inferior Because He Doesn't Have Wizard Powers.
The sexism was played up for comic relief, as he struggled to compete with his sister and to contribute to the team. But the core of the arc was always a person who felt inferior to his friends and struggled to be seen as an equal.
The sexism is pretty important in Book 1. Not just Sokka's but Water Tribe culture in general.