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In light of Emma Watson’s recent speech at the UN, and the heated discussions and disagreements in the science fiction world about women writing in the genre, winning awards, and being recognized in fandom, we’re sharing this behind-the-scenes look at female authors who are standing strong.
"I am a feminist," Elizabeth Hand says proudly in this video. Hand joins other prominent women in the field, such as Ellen Datlow, Patricia C. Wrede, and N. K. Jemison, who speak about being women writers, writing female characters, and the women role models to whom they look up.
As fans gather for New York Comic Con this weekend, celebrating the science fiction and fantasy genres, let’s remember just how much women mean to the genre, and how much the genre matters to so many women.
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