Smurfette principle
English
Etymology
Named after the character Smurfette, the only major female character in The Smurfs. Coined by Katha Pollitt in 1991.[1]
Noun
the Smurfette principle
- The practice in fiction, such as in film and television series, of including only one woman in an otherwise male ensemble.
Related terms
- smurf
Translations
practice
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See also
- Bechdel test
References
- Katha Pollitt (1991-04-07), “The Smurfette Principle”, in New York Times, 6, page 22
Further reading
Smurfette principle on Wikipedia.Wikipedia