Representation Matters - Ashoka Edition

Sometimes it's the little things that highlight Hollywood's gender gap.

This week, even more than usual, I am conscious of the fact that representation in popular media is the least of our problems. But it nevertheless has an impact on our children, and so I write this for my kids.

“Mom, I want to be Ashoka Tano for Halloween.”

It really wasn't a surprise. We've been watching Clone Wars recently, and my daughter adores Ashoka. It's easy to see why. Apart from Rey, she's the only female Jedi...