Not Your Stereotypical Mary Sue: Feminism & Doctor Who

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Saturday May 13, 2017 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm


Contemporary feminists argue that for Doctor Who to be truly feminist, the showrunners must make the next Doctor a woman. But what about the ways in which the series has articulated feminist themes for over 50 years? Many of the most famous companions embody the ideal feminist woman. The history of Doctor Who’s companions demonstrate complex feminine archetypes who are far more nuanced than the stereotypical Mary Sue character.