Name: Pretty Guardians: The Enduring Legacy of Magical Girls
Start: 2024-07-07T10:00:00-0700
End: 2024-07-07T11:00:00-0700

Sunday July 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

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Magical girl media is a staple of fantasy fandom and has given us some of the most iconic stories and characters of all time. What makes us love these hyper-feminine butt-kickers so much?
Join us as we explore the history of magical girl media, as well as examine key tropes of the genre and what makes these tropes so attractive. We’ll also discuss how magical girl media intersects with queer culture and feminism, and how diverse presentations of gender and femininity are key to understanding its broader appeal.

Presenters

Geoff Hutton

Dream Quaffle

Geoff Hutton, aka "Dream Quaffle," has been performing, presenting, and participating in fandom events across the country for many years. Their voice can be heard regularly on podcasts such as Alohomora!, SpeakBeasty, and Into the Fold: a Grishaverse Podcast. When they aren't living... Read More →

Abby Evangelisto

Abby Evangelisto is an actor, writer, and artist from Fort Worth, Texas. When they’re not working on their latest performance, they can be found reading books, listening to 80’s new wave, and overanalysing media—sometimes simultaneously. Abby is a strong believer in the power... Read More →

Sunday July 7, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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Panel, Academia

LeakyCon 2024

Geoff Hutton

Abby Evangelisto

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