Women in Fantasy and Science Fiction Programs -- Smart Spies and Political Paragons -- The Influence of Third- and Fourth-Wave Feminism -- The Real Meaning of Female Strength -- Female Friendships and Family -- The Revolution Will Be Televised : Fighting the Patriarchy -- Women and Sex -- Diversity's Many Forms -- Redemption Narratives.
Summary:
"Fierce Females on Television provides a fascinating deep-dive into how shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, Homeland, Orphan Black, and The Equalizer have changed the way women are portrayed on television and paved the way for the strong female characters we know and love today." -- Provided by publisher.
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