Originally Posted by Scott

Why are tough women becoming so common in movies and TV? There are a lot of women in combat roles now. One example is Starbuck of the new Battlestar. The movies always portray them as being able to go toe to toe or to best men. Starbuck had an extended heavy-duty boxing scene with a man in which they both ended up very bloody. They have a host of other violent and tough female characters on BSG. It seems common in many places, though. Any thoughts on why this is?