ENG 295.I4 - Heroines in Sci-Fi Films: From Ripley to Rey (CRN 10946)

Ripley, Trinity, River, Katniss, and Rey-in a genre traditionally dominated by men, these women emerge as compelling heroines that challenge gender stereotypes. In this class, we will explore fiction films from Aliens to The Force Awakens and discover how these characters speak to the changing role of women.