More About Writing Women - for my own curiosity. :)

[ficwize]

So, my curiosity knows no bounds. I'm interested to see if my perception is skewed, admitting that my perception is based on a self-selected group of friends and communities on my flist.

So, if you don't mind answering this poll, I'd appreciate it. Also, if you want to pimp it to your flist, I'd be curious to see a large sample of answers.

Thanks!



ETA: Please assume that the "/" mark does not indicate sexual relationships unless otherwise indicated. So if you write a mixture of canon male and canon female characters, please check canon male/canon female. Thanks and sorry for any confusion!

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Comments

[ficwize.livejournal.com]

You're very coherent. And make interesting points.

I agree about not abiding uninteresting characters and your comments about not having the energy or desire to make them more interesting people when you write them than they are when they are on screen.

You also make a good point about most large fandoms being sort of male oriented (military, fighting, conflict). There are lots of criticisms about women in these shows being too masculine.

Lots more to think about! Thanks!

[mhalachaiswords.livejournal.com]

There are lots of criticisms about women in these shows being too masculine.

But the thing is that women who work in those areas (the military, foreign service, law enforcement, even the more male-dominated areas of academia) behave "more masculine". It may be part of the patriarchy blah blah, but it's a fact. I know; I've worked in several of those areas and if a woman wants to move up in the ranks or whatever, she just keeps in step with the guys around her.

It sucks, but it *is* and that reality can't (well, shouldn't) be ignored.