The ‘Buffy’ Effect: Strong Female Characters Can Change Attitudes About Women
[Images: NBC, WB]
Cool science alert: evidence that strong female roles in pop culture actually have genuine impact on the minds of the audience. (Also: a vindication of analyzing the role of gender in pop culture.)
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The ‘Buffy’ Effect: Strong Female Characters Can Change Attitudes About Women
[Images: NBC, WB]
Cool science alert: evidence that strong female roles in pop culture actually have genuine impact on the minds of the audience. (Also: a vindication of analyzing the role of gender in pop culture.)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9mhn1LUdQ1qcokc4o1_500.jpg)