Nerd cred and geek consumerism were created to fuel capitalism and make pop culture an exclusive club. Since I was a kid, pop culture has always been a huge part of my life. Not only has it been a source of entertainment and escapism, but it has also influenced how I view myself and the world around...
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Stop Calling Them “Strong Female Characters”
I see the phrase “strong female character” on a daily basis, largely because I follow a lot of geek-centric folks, blogs and companies on social media. The phrase is thrown around so casually: “If you love strong female characters, you’ll love this movie!” “I love the new Star Wars movie. Rey is such a strong female...