Smurfette principle en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the character Smurfette, the only major female character in The Smurfs. Coined by Katha Pollitt in 1991.
Meanings
- The practice in fiction, such as in film and television series, of including only one woman in an otherwise male ensemble.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Smurfette principle | canonical | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (8)
de Schlumpfine-Prinzip (practice) · pt princípio da Smurfette (practice) · ca principi de la barrufeta (practice) · ru принцип Смурфетты (practice) · fr syndrome de la Schtroumpfette (practice) · uk принцип Смурфетти (practice) · es principio de la Pitufina (practice) · fa اصل اسمورفت (practice)