July 28, 2016

Virgins and villainesses (part 1)

Virgins and villainesses (part 1)
Virgins and villainesses (part 1)
Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horror
Virgins and villainesses (part 1)

Have you ever noticed that the women who have sex are often the first to die, while their virginal counterparts tend to last through to the bitter end? This week, Lucy, Charlotte, and I discuss the beginnings of this trope and its inherent sexism, along with a few tangents. For those trying to keep up […]

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