Description
Taking on the bombshell spies, slayers, witches and assassins who are fighting their way into movies and television shows everywhere, "Girls Who Bite Back" examines what these new role models for young women are really about. Emily Pohl-Weary puts her unique stamp on the field of speculative fiction and pop culture in this one-of-a-kind anthology of short fiction, cultural analysis, comics and original artwork. Contributors dissect the best and worst supergirls, envision new role models, explore the ugly side of girls who fight back and even create a do-it-yourself guide to being a superhero. With rich insight as well as wry irreverance, "Girls Who Bite Back" cuts through the layers of the new 'female power,' questioning its corporate origins and investigating issues of race and sexual orientation. "Girls Who Bite Back" shows us how far we've come, how far we have to go, and gives us a sneak peak at a future where all girls bite back.
