Is the fantasy genre intended just for boys? What about girls? Why is there an implication that girls don't read fantasy or won't enjoy movies with fantasy elements? It's true science fiction and fantasy are not the most female-friendly of genres. The prototypical reader is often male. How did this stigma come about?

Even though I was born and raised in the United States, I never thought about the label “East Indian American.” Yes, it's my ethnic origin and who I am, but it wasn't a huge concern for me growing up. I attended a culturally integrated high school. My friends were friends regardless of their race.