Leia is one of the most recognisable characters in cinema history, as is Lando; both of which are amazing characters who serve an important purpose.
Leia is nearly the only female presence in the entire OT and is also third banana to Luke and Han.
Go further forward and you have Padme, literal Queen of an entire planet and an extremely strong politician who’s integral to the story arc of an entire trilogy.
Except in ROTS, where her character arc is have two babies and then give up on them.
Race and gender have never been an issue in Star Wars, ever. Why we’re suddenly pretending it is is silly.
TPM has multiple race issues.
You’re welcome to respond to this (TM Ric Olie) but just be aware I’m not saying another thing on any of these (especially the last one) because it’s the wrong thread and it’s been beaten to death elsewhere.