People who love science fiction are a passionate bunch. However many aren’t ready for the future as it comes to gender equality. The future will be one where women are the heroes to save the day, to hopefully wage peace and to make the big discoveries.
Some popular shows like Doctor Who have been rooted in a male dominant system where the lead character has only been a man. What if we imagined a woman in that role. If that were to happen what would be the reaction? Would people no longer be fans?
Is the idea of a science fiction character who is an alien taking a feminine form out of line with our still patriarchal mindset.
The future has yet to be written so if our fictional dreams of it are male centered then we are missing out on making things indeed better for all. Women should have a major role in science fiction and reality. The future will be it’s best when both men and women have equal roles in shaping it.
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