I know this is probably a common topic. For me, I’m not sure if it’s a “trope” or just totally misinformed writing, but it’s how many authors approach alcoholism. Some examples are Girl on the Train and The House Across the Lake, among HUNDREDS. If anyone else here has struggled with alcoholism, you know it’s not just "i woke up after downing an entire bottle of whiskey but was able to shower, down a cup of coffee, and solve a murder. "
Yes! The ‘not like other girls’ trope of historical/fantasy fiction. This work must have been absolutely exhausting, including things like sewing for hours in poor light. The implication also tends to be that women’s crafts were just decorative and not as technically skilled or economically important as men’s work.
On the other hand, these are quite action-heavy genres so I guess it’s a bit of a plot challenge if the main character’s favourite thing is sitting down indoors when she’s meant to be going on an epic journey or whatever. There’s a lot more handicrafts in Chinese historical dramas, but they tend to be more about political power struggles and interpersonal conflicts that people can get on with in the comfort of their own home.