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Mar 02, 2017
Are you a fan of the British science fiction series Dr. Who? Then, you don’t want to miss Heather McHale’s talk “Feminist and Progressive “Doctor Who!”
The British television series "Doctor Who" focuses on a time-travelling wanderer and his stereotypical companion who's young, female, attractive, and not very smart. Heather McHale, PhD in literature from University of Maryland, addresses this stereotype in this We Are Takoma talk, and finds that it has almost never been accurate, and that the show has, with a few notable exceptions, depticted strong, varied companions. Focusing mostly on the revived series beginning in 2005, McHale discusses ... view more »
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