Smurfette principle

English

Etymology

Named after the character Smurfette, the only major female character in The Smurfs. Coined by Katha Pollitt in 1991.[1]

Noun

the Smurfette principle

  1. The practice in fiction, such as in film and television series, of including only one woman in an otherwise male ensemble.

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References
  1. Katha Pollitt (1991 April 7) “The Smurfette Principle”, in New York Times‎, section 6, page 22

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