Girl fights off attacker(s) thanks to Buffy?

[faithswatcher]

Hey I am writing a dissertation on Buffy, including its influence on culture and its empowerment of the audience. A few years ago I read an article on how a girl fought off more than one attacker thanks to moves she had seen on Buffy, Ive looked for it but cannot find it again, does anyone know of any recent news articles on the same subject, or possibly the one I am thinking of.

Thanks in advance.

xxFWxx

[Billie Erin]

Sorry I don't know anything about that story but it sounds really interesting. Karmas for doing a dissertation on Buffy! I think it's great when people ackowledge it's serious underlying themes and influence on society.

[drusillacakes]

This sounds like a wonderful topic! Unfortunately I haven't come across anything like this to my knowledge.

I found a couple of other articles which might be helpful to your research--

1)http://bitchmagazine.org/article/buffy-effect

And... try using your university's library databases to find this article:
2) Paule M., Buffy's special gift to girls. Times Educational Supplement [serial online]. April 9, 2004;(4578):17.
Abstract: Discusses the flaws in using the television character, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as a role model for the youth. Fiction in Buffy's world; Debate on the feminist icon; Metaphor behind the special ability of each character in the television series.

And I'm sure the librarian at your school might be able to track down some more articles for you-- maybe even the one you are looking for. Let us know if you found it. I know I'd love to read it. Good luck!

[Silver]

If its true then the show did some good, hoope you find what you are looking for, good luck.

[dusk3333]

I haven't heard or seen it, but let me know if you find it. I would love to read it. I have conducted two summers of undergraduate research on Buffy and other female action heroes, so this article sounds interesting.