Quote by Martha Plimpton

I'm so sick of hearing how there's no strong roles for women. I don't care about strong roles. I just want to see women who are characters! A nun, a serial killer, a housewife, as long as there's some depth there.

I'm so sick of hearing how there's no strong roles for women

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This quote expresses frustration with the prevailing notion that strong roles for women are limited or non-existent in media. The speaker dismisses the emphasis on strength and instead highlights the importance of women being portrayed as fully developed characters. Whether they are a nun, a serial killer, or a housewife, the speaker desires women with depth and complexity, transcending traditional stereotypes and providing more authentic and nuanced portrayals.

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