Talk:Women science fiction authors
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[edit] non-authors
<2 cents>Please note: Judy-Lynn Del Rey known as an editor (I think also writer). If we have an entry on Women Science Fiction Authors without one on Women in Science Fiction, somebody is sure to producean example of a woman noted for being the latter without also being the former. </2 cents> —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Conversion script (talk • contribs) 15:51, 25 February 2002 (UTC).
[edit] ghettoization?
I'm all for increasing the exposure of the talented writers listed here, but must we continue to marginalise women? Surely there should be one category (Science fiction writers), rather than pushing women writers over in the corner in their own category away from the 'real' writers. Too much of this in general, and way too much in the SciFi community. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.26.24.213 (talk • contribs) 13:07, 12 July 2005 (UTC).
- In gender-based categories, btw, people are supposed to be listed under both the gender-subcategory and the larger non-gendered category to avoid just this problem that you point out. However, this is a list; and they luckily don't even run into this problem at all. --lquilter 22:31, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
- Wiki is replete with lists of people divided into small categories: black lawyers, Arizona state legislators, etc. That in no way excluded them from being regarded and addressed as part of the broader universe to which they also belong. Some people like to have a list of Danish-Americans, or Albanian authors, or whatever, to explore a realm in which they are particularly interested. As long as nobody is saying, "Ursula can be with the boys, but Suzette just goes on the girls' list!" I see no reason to worry. --Orange Mike 22:47, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] women / female, nouns / adjectives
Shouldn't the title of this article be "Female science fiction authors"? "Woman" is a noun, "female" is an adjective. Thue | talk 09:27, 18 December 2005 (UTC)
[edit] What about fantasy writers
Tamora Pierce is a fantasy writer. Should she be included in the list? Murray Langton 12:43, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
with Tamora Pierce in mind, then Patricia McKillip should also be included. After all, Anne McCaffrey is very much a fantasy writer. 24.98.68.172 17:09, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
- 1) It is traditional to include fantasy in with science fiction; for one thing, many writers work in both genres (or sub-genres). 2) McCaffrey is a poor example: if you read her books carefully or talk to her, you will realize that she is not writing fantasy. Neither low-technology settings nor large flying reptiles cause a science fiction book to turn into fantasy. Hers is a strictly science-based universe, with no fantasy elements involved.--Orange Mike 21:27, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Humorous edit summary of the day
"cat women" made me laugh. Avt tor 21:26, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] "Women's literature" as an area of study
(I am posting this message on the discussion pages of several likely articles and lists; sorry for the cross-posting):
I'd like to invite anyone interested in women's writing to read and comment on a draft article, " Women's literature in English." It began in response to the recent removal of " Woman Writers" as a category. It's close to being finished, but a few more eyes would be really helpful. Thanks! scribblingwoman 16:07, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
- Update: I just (finally) submitted the category for review for reinstatement. Fingers crossed. scribblingwoman 15:10, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
