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Dykes to Watch Out For

Alison Bechdel Passes the Test

Arts, Culture & Media

The cartoonist and author of the memoir Fun Home explains why she had to retire her beloved, long-running strip Dykes to Watch Out For.

Pay attention the next time you are at the movies. Does it pass the Bechdel test?

This movie will be rated for gender bias

Arts, Culture & Media
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