Nice Guy: not to be confused with a nice guy (that is, a male that is nice)-When used as a noun instead of an adjective, Nice Guy refers to people (men or women) who believe basic social expectations are currency for sex. Urban Dictionary The “Nice Guy” trope or the “I’m not like the guys” […]
Sick of Sexist Tropes in Media? It’s Time to Do Better
Aren’t you tired of seeing the same tired, damaging tropes play out again and again? As progressive writers, it’s long past time we dismantle the sexist norms women have been—and still are—held to. The stories we consume shape our thoughts, attitudes, and lives, often more than we realize. Tropes and clichés often get dismissed as […]
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl and Boy Trope
Why Quirky Tropes and Idealized Love Interests Are More Harmful Than Whimsical You may or may not have heard the term Manic Pixie Dream Girl (MPDG), but chances are, you’ve encountered one in books, movies, or TV shows. She’s the enigmatic, quirky, free-spirited girl who dances into the life of a gloomy male protagonist and […]