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She believes this more recent experimentation also will influence acceptance in a society where gender identities are already blurring — where the term “metrosexual” has become a source of pride for straight guys with a sense of style and where tough, independent female characters regularly appear in movies and on TV.

Tough, independent female characters have been around for centuries. Three that come to mind immediately are Mae West, Dale Evans, and Wonder Woman. None of whom were the slightest bit confused about their gender.

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agreed...