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Frustrating Female Heroism: Mixed Messages in Xena, Nikita , and Buffy

2006; Wiley; Volume: 39; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Sueco

10.1111/j.1540-5931.2006.00326.x

1540-5931

Mary J. Magoulick,

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The Journal of Popular CultureVolume 39, Issue 5 p. 729-755 Frustrating Female Heroism: Mixed Messages in Xena, Nikita, and Buffy MARY MAGOULICK, MARY MAGOULICK Georgia College & State UniversitySearch for more papers by this author MARY MAGOULICK, MARY MAGOULICK Georgia College & State UniversitySearch for more papers by this author First published: 08 September 2006 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-5931.2006.00326.xCitations: 10 Mary Magoulick is an Associate Professor of English and interdisciplinary studies at Georgia College & State University. For her PhD in folklore from Indiana University, she completed two years of fieldwork in Native American communities and often works in narrative studies (especially myth). Her research often focuses on intersections between culture, identity, and expressivity. Additional publications and teaching interests include folklore, popular culture, women's studies, nature, and travel. 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