On Writing

13
Jul
Transcending the Strong Female Character™ Trope

Transcending the Strong Female Character™ Trope

Not every strong female character is “woke trash”—but the lazy Strong Female Character™ trope deserves its criticism. Lisa Kuznak’s viral defense of heroines like Ripley and Sarah Connor sparked a crucial conversation: What truly separates inspiring warriors from one-dimensional girl-boss clichés? E
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