Books Quote by Penny Reid
““I was planning to sort my comic books based on level of second wave feminist influence.” “As opposed to first wave?” “Yes, well, Susan B. Anthony laid the foundation for those who have come after. It’s all really interrelated but she didn’t have direct influence over late twentieth century comics.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast interview with Penny Reid, 2020
The speaker humorously notes that trying to rank comics by feminist influence is complex because early pioneers set foundations but later works evolve independently.
In simple terms: Ranking comics by feminist influence is tricky due to evolving ideas.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge historical roots while recognizing modern nuance.
Themes
feminism
culture
media
history
humor
Mood
playful
thoughtful
analytical
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- library cataloging
- academic research
- personal collection
- teaching
- publishing
Key Concepts
intersectionality
cultural evolution
media analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define “second wave” influence in comics?
- What criteria capture evolving feminist ideas?
A Different Perspective
Simplistic categorization may overlook nuanced influences and intersecting themes.
