‘Wonder Woman’ (1941) was conceived by Dr. Marston to set up a standard among children and young people of strong, free, courageous womanhood; to combat the idea that women are inferior to men, and to inspire girls to self-confidence and achievement in athletics, occupations and professions monopolized by men. – Jill Lepore, The New Yorker. [reposting from several years back] More:
Characters, Female Heroes, Superheroes
The truth of why she came to exist makes me appreciate her even more. 😍
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Yes, me too. 🙂
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