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Angelina Jolie And Elle Fanning Rebrand “Strong Women” For the Better

In movies, much is made of “strong female characters.” Think of Wonder Woman and Princess Leia, Sarah Connor and Katniss Everdeen, Arya Stark and Hermione Granger.

By Faith Moore2 min read
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They fight, they swear, they wield their intellect like a sword, and, above all, they seek to prove that they are unequivocally better than men. This, we’re supposed to believe, is what makes them “strong” – their ability to excel in the world of men.