Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror

Podcast discussing women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Hosted by Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom. New episodes every other Thursday.

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It has long been obvious that our world’s power structures are set up to benefit men, so how does women’s power play out in our narratives? What...