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Feminist reading for our daughters - including science fiction

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Lucetalk · 24/05/2011 18:44

Why does this myth still exist that girls don't like sci fi? Why is there not more feminist slanted sci fi out there? And why are there no female gods in our culture? Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this.

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Hullygully · 25/05/2011 08:40

Oooo, there is shitloads, but all mine isn't with me at the mo so will have to report back.

I cna remember "A Door into Ocean" but can't picture the rest of the shelf.

TrillianAstra · 25/05/2011 08:32

What are you lookging for?

Feminist books suitable for teenagers?

Sci fi suitable for teenagers?

Sci fi suitable for girls - whatever that may be?

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is very good sci fi, suitable for about 12 up I would say. Not especially feminist, but if you think of "girls reading scifi" as being a feminist action then it'll fulfil your criteria.

DilysPrice · 25/05/2011 07:51

If anyone's interested, Woman's Hour are doing a panel on sf today.

DilysPrice · 24/05/2011 18:50

To state the bleeding obvious.
The Female Man by the late lamented Joanna Russ is one of the finest feminist books in any genre.

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Lucetalk · 24/05/2011 18:45

would love to hear from mums who get involved in their daughters reading and what kind of literature they like them to red.

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