Girls are 50% of the population. We deserve to represent 50% of the heroes.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of equal representation of women in literature and media.
Tamora Pierce highlights the necessity for female characters to be equally represented in stories that celebrate heroes. Given that girls constitute half of the population, it is essential that they see themselves reflected in heroic roles, demonstrating that their contributions and experiences are equally valuable in society.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech at a women's empowerment event.
The fantasy that appeals most to people is the kind that's rooted thoroughly in somebody looking around a corner and thinking, 'What if I wandered into this writer's people here?' If you've done your job and made your people and your settings well enough, that adds an extra dimension that you can't buy.
It is probable that both in life and in art the values of a woman are not the values of a man.
I am not one of those who believe - broadly speaking - that women are better than men. We have not wrecked railroads, nor corrupted legislatures, nor done many unholy things that men have done; but then we must remember that we have not had the chance.
I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be.
In a patriarchal society like ours, women have to fight hard for a seat at the table. Boys are privileged over girls from birth. Equal opportunity and access for both girls and boys must become the norm.
Aggressive and hard-charging women violate unwritten rules about acceptable social conduct. Men are continually applauded for being ambitious and powerful and successful, but women who display these same traits often pay a social penalty. Female accomplishments come at a cost.
In the '50s, too many women, even though they were very smart, they tried to make the man feel that he was brainier. It was a sad thing.
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