![]() That’s not a good role model for anyone to look up to, boy or girl. But I’m growing tired of seeing the Strong Female Character just become the Mean, Cynical, And Rude Female Character. In most YA books today, you can find a Strong Female Character leading the story with an iron fist and a leather jacket and probably short hair because ALL TOUGH GIRLS HAVE SHORT HAIR.* Our Strong Female Character can probably also fix cars, beat people up, and fire an automatic weapon in her sleep BECAUSE SHE’S JUST THAT STRONG.** But here’s my question: does a physically tough character make for a “strong” character?ĭon’t get me wrong: I love tough girls in fiction - girls who aren’t afraid to get dirt under their fingernails and even punch someone in the face if necessary. But, unfortunately, the Strong Female Character has become a stereotype. And probably the prince too, while she’s at it. ![]() We don’t want Prince Charming to swoop in and save the day - we want our strong female character to save herself. Why? Because gone are the days of the damsel in distress.
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