Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 3 Episode 28: World-Building Gender Roles
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Dec 7, 2009 The podcast delves into world-building gender roles in fantasy and futuristic settings, exploring societal norms, character arcs, and audience connection. The speakers discuss crafting diverse societies, portraying gender dynamics in various media forms, and challenging traditional norms in fiction. They highlight the importance of authenticity, subtlety, and nuance in creating thought-provoking narratives.
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Modern Gender Views in Fantasy
- Using modern gender sensibilities in medieval fantasy can feel anachronistic and difficult to connect with.
- Fantasy worlds develop differently, and characters' perspectives should reflect that worldbuilding.
Schlock Mercenary’s Gender Roles
- In Schlock Mercenary, the military includes mixed gender roles affected by technology like power armor.
- This allows exploring realistic conflicts and humor based on gender dynamics in a futuristic setting.
Avoid Overused Female Trope
- Avoid the cliché of a female character who alone fights against a chauvinistic society.
- Instead, look for fresh approaches because readers get tired of that trope repeated too much.