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Two versions compared: 1. The early version of a female superhero from mainstream culture (e.g., a White, able-bodied, younger woman) 2. A more recent culturally-diverse version (e.g., a…
When Glee premiered, the show quickly became known for celebrating differences. The cast was full of teenagers from all different orientations, identities, and backgrounds, each navigating their own…
Aragorn—introduced as the weathered ranger “Strider” and later revealed as Elessar Telcontar, king of the Reunited Kingdom—functions as a media archetype of the hidden heir, a leader who…
Since his debut in Fantastic Four #52 (1966), Black Panther has symbolized both the limits and the potential of Black visibility in popular culture. As the first Black…
The gaming industry is full of games that teach us something new or show us things we usually don’t see through the prism of our perception. The Bioshock…
Walt Disney Company is notorious for being surrounded by controversy. During the second world war and post-war, The Walt Disney Company produced thirty-two animated films which were funded…
Being the longest-running science fiction TV series, Doctor Who has seen a wide range of male actors take on the role of the Doctor since its initial run…
For decades, Hollywood has pushed plus-size women to the margins, typecasting them as the funny best friend, the clumsy sidekick, or the character used to make others look…
Superman has been a rising star since the introduction to his character in 1938. He has always been portrayed as a strong and fearless man whose purpose is…
The character of Wonder Woman has always reflected how society understands gender, power, and femininity. Since her first comic-book appearance in 1941, she has stood as both a…