Able Quote by Jason Aaron
“I think if we can accept Thor as a frog and a horse-faced alien, we should be able to accept a woman being able to pick up that hammer and wield it for a while.”
About This Quote
Source Comic Series: Thor: God of Thunder, Issue #12, 2018
Accepting fantastical beings like Thor as diverse forms opens the way to accept women wielding power traditionally reserved for men.
In simple terms: Accepting diverse beings allows women to hold power.
Key Takeaway
Support gender diversity in heroic roles.
Themes
gender
heroism
diversity
Mood
empowering
critical
Type
cultural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- comic conventions
- gender studies
- media criticism
Key Concepts
mythic archetypes
representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does representation affect your view of heroes?
- What barriers exist for women in fantasy narratives?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may arise from traditional fans.
