Guess what? Women are science fiction fans!
Shocker, right? By now, most of you know about Katie, the girl who was made fun of for liking Star Wars. In her honor, fans everywhere are encouraged to wear a Star Wars shirt on Dec. 10 in support.
When most people think of science fiction fans, the typical fan boy imagine appears in their head. According to an article by CNN, women make up about half of the science fiction audience. The growing popular of the retail website Her Universe backs this up. Her Universe sells Star Wars gear for women. During the beginning of December, Her Universe sold out of some items and sizes. The success of this site should show that women are a dominant force in this market.
Girls shouldn’t feel like they have to hide their love for science fiction. A girl should be able to walk into the toy department at any store, pick up an action figure and buy it without ridicule. Women should be able to walk into a comic book store and pick up the latest issue of Spiderman or other comic book.
Some men seem amazed if they find a woman who enjoys science fiction. A Star Wars themed MMORPG game, “The Old Republic,” has drawn in thousands of Star Wars fans. On one particular fan site my husband and I visit, several of the male members are shocked that I’m a Star Wars fan. The internet is littered with stories like this.
I’m wearing my Han Solo shirt today. What are you wearing?
