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[elisi]

We’re losing all our Strong Female Characters to Trinity Syndrome.
Bringing in a Strong Female Character™ isn’t actually a feminist statement, or an inclusionary statement, or even a basic equality statement, if the character doesn’t have any reason to be in the story except to let filmmakers point at her on the poster and say “See? This film totally respects strong women!”

Why I'm Finally Speaking Up About What Terry Richardson Did to Me
I would keep being the girl who could shrug it off and joke about it; no one can feel sorry for the girl who’s laughing. That is, unless no one else is laughing along with you.

Why does sexism persist in the video games industry?
The issue arose after James Therien, technical director at European gamemaker Ubisoft, told trade publication VideoGamer that the latest instalment of Ubisoft hit Assassin's Creed would not feature any playable female characters because it would have "doubled the work".

Also - does anyone know of a Clara moodtheme? I've googled, but can't find one. :(

ETA: And some good news: Sudan death sentence woman freed.

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[flowsoffire.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the links, they're always very interesting! Even when the content isn't very pleasant =P

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[elisi]

I hear ya.