Women speak out on gender and comedy
Though today’s female comics are making breakthroughs, stand-up is still very much a men’s game. In a recent Le Devoir article, Louise Richer (EMBA’16), Director General of Quebec’s École nationale de l’humour, points out that humour is seen by many women as an attractive feature in a man, but that the reverse is not often true.
She also mentions how female comics often hear the old cliché “You’re good for a girl,” which is a sign that there is still work to be done.
Many women point to Amy Schumer as a whirlwind of change for the industry, though. Her fearless approach, her feminism, and her authenticity are empowering women comics in new and exciting ways.
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