| The Smurfette Principle was named two decades ago by Katha Pollitt, when she noticed that there were a disproportionate amount of male characters in programming aimed at young people. Even in adult programming, when women do appear in the primary cast of a television show or movie, they are usually alone in a group of men. Sadly, this trope has made its way into the 21st century. For a full transcript visit: www.feministfrequency.com Check out Nostalgia Chick's video on the Smurfette Principle - blip.tv Also, be sure to check out the Smurfs episode where Smurfette is created! www.youtube.com |