>> What Do You Mean When You Say You Want 'Strong Female Characters'?

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?

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    I am utterly terrified of writing Sandra like she’s either a Mary Sue or a complete milksop without character.
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    Thank you for mentioning Oracle, that pisses me off so much I can’t even. Tara on True Blood really needs discussing. I...
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