Tiger Beatdown: What Do You Mean When You Say You Want ‘Strong Female Characters’?
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These discussions about ‘strong female characters’ often elide who is being talked about, and they play into larger narratives that no one seems to want to discuss. Who gets to tell stories? Who gets to be the lead, and who is the sidekick or supporting character? Who is calling for ‘strong female characters’ and what, exactly, do they mean when they say that?
This is a great piece by s.e. I think it touches on points that are relevant to different fandoms (Buffy and Veronica Mars, just to name two included in the piece), but also comics and overall pop culture.
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