By Linda Wallace When it comes to equality in the media, a strong female character is not always common. Even, in reality, there are few s...
When it comes to equality in the media, a strong female character is not always common. Even, in reality, there are few shows that document a woman taking on things that may be considered manly. Yet, some media companies that offer women adventurer stories in various formats.
One reason for this is the growing roles that women are taking over in the workplace and in society. The feminist movement from many years ago has sparked how females are portrayed in the media. In the beginning, readers were content with the female lead role having a title or more than a few lines in a story. However, more readers demanded that characters embody current matters.
One statistic that cannot be denied is the number of women who chose to have careers in law enforcement. Going back to the 1960s shows and earlier, the only time a female was seen at a police station was from behind a desk. While a clerical career is not a bad thing, not every lady is meant to sit by a typewriter.
Stories of adventure can also be based on job titles people seldom think about. On many crime documentaries, there is at least one female officer with a high ranking that is giving forensic information. There are stories by independent authors that share what these women may have to endure behind the scenes.
Nowadays, there have been many memorable characters who were later adapted as a movie or TV program. Wonder Woman started off as a comic strip character nearly 80 years ago and has been revamped several times. Nancy Drew, though not considered a superhero, has been a part of many adventures for almost the same length of time.
From there, publishing houses and screenwriters have worked to create more substantial female characters. Even in a supporting role to a male character, most found that making the female less of a sidekick and more of a real person won over audiences. By the time the 1990s rolled around, the third wave of feminism was less militant and angry but the push for equality could not be ignored.
While this formula has worked in the past, those familiar with the feminist era feel that character development is just as important as the storyline. At one time, readers and TV viewers were impressed to see career women who were also raising a family. As more people are taking time out to discover themselves before having children or getting married, they want to see a character that represents current lifestyles to an extent.
The world today is beginning to embrace the powers that women of all backgrounds are capable of. They can travel alone and make discoveries without the help of a man. Women in modern society can also make their own choices and not feel pressure to conform to old standards.
If anyone has a young girl in their life, they should take time out to explain how women have worked to be a better version of themselves. This does not stop at looks or having an adventurous love life but learning how to make a difference. It is in these modern stories, they can see powerful but realistic women who run things.
One reason for this is the growing roles that women are taking over in the workplace and in society. The feminist movement from many years ago has sparked how females are portrayed in the media. In the beginning, readers were content with the female lead role having a title or more than a few lines in a story. However, more readers demanded that characters embody current matters.
One statistic that cannot be denied is the number of women who chose to have careers in law enforcement. Going back to the 1960s shows and earlier, the only time a female was seen at a police station was from behind a desk. While a clerical career is not a bad thing, not every lady is meant to sit by a typewriter.
Stories of adventure can also be based on job titles people seldom think about. On many crime documentaries, there is at least one female officer with a high ranking that is giving forensic information. There are stories by independent authors that share what these women may have to endure behind the scenes.
Nowadays, there have been many memorable characters who were later adapted as a movie or TV program. Wonder Woman started off as a comic strip character nearly 80 years ago and has been revamped several times. Nancy Drew, though not considered a superhero, has been a part of many adventures for almost the same length of time.
From there, publishing houses and screenwriters have worked to create more substantial female characters. Even in a supporting role to a male character, most found that making the female less of a sidekick and more of a real person won over audiences. By the time the 1990s rolled around, the third wave of feminism was less militant and angry but the push for equality could not be ignored.
While this formula has worked in the past, those familiar with the feminist era feel that character development is just as important as the storyline. At one time, readers and TV viewers were impressed to see career women who were also raising a family. As more people are taking time out to discover themselves before having children or getting married, they want to see a character that represents current lifestyles to an extent.
The world today is beginning to embrace the powers that women of all backgrounds are capable of. They can travel alone and make discoveries without the help of a man. Women in modern society can also make their own choices and not feel pressure to conform to old standards.
If anyone has a young girl in their life, they should take time out to explain how women have worked to be a better version of themselves. This does not stop at looks or having an adventurous love life but learning how to make a difference. It is in these modern stories, they can see powerful but realistic women who run things.
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