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Gatekeeping in Fantasy

Jan 29, 2026Jillian JacobsRantsfantasy, gatekeeping, opinions

Have you ever been the victim of gatekeeping? Gatekeeping is when someone goes to enjoy something and a person who is already involved tells you that you aren’t allowed to be here. Sometimes they say it flat out, and other times it’s more subtle. Gatekeeping in fantasy can look like a guy alienating a woman…

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Jillian Leigh Jacobs fantasy and sci-fi author

Jillian Jacobs lives in the U.S., following her husband in the U.S. Army. She loves to garden, spend time outdoors, and cook.

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