There are no cliches to avoid, male or female. None.
Cliches exist because they clue the reader into the character being described quickly and easily. That can be a good thing because it saves time and effort that can be put to better use telling the story.
The thing is, do a good job of describing your ‘cliche’ character. Don’t skimp and do delve deeply into your character.
Because then that cliche character won’t be a cliche after all, she’ll be a living, breathing, exciting example of a specific personality type.
