It seems to be the week to talk about sexism in fantasy literature. Here are a couple of discussion:
The Mary Sue asks: Is “Historical Accuracy” a good defense of patriarchal societies in fantasy fiction?
- Tansy Rayner Roberts wants to “unpack” historically authentic sexism.
- And we think Jim C. Hines and John Scalzi make a good point for charity.
And here’s some movie news:
- Tor brings us First Look At Harrison Ford Yelling At Kids On The Set of Ender’s Game. Some of us can’t wait for this movie!
- And a New Star Trek teaser:
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RUTH ARNELL (on FanLit's staff January 2009 — August 2013) earned a Ph.D. in political science and is a college professor in Idaho. From a young age she has maxed out her library card the way some people do credit cards. Ruth started reading fantasy with A Wrinkle in Time and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — books that still occupy an honored spot on her bookshelf today. Ruth and her husband have a young son, but their house is actually presided over by a flame-point Siamese who answers, sometimes, to the name of Griffon.
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I am always baffled by the “historical accuracy” excuse when the story is chock-full of spells, gryphons, magical swords and so on.
John Scalzi is a very, very brave man.
Some of those poses were pretty funny. I guess I’m going to have to give up and read Ender’s soon.