The show argued that there is power in femininity. Clover didn't need to wear a pantsuit to be taken seriously; she could defeat a villain while debating the merits of suede boots. The show never punished the girls for being interested in "girly" things. The villain was rarely defeated by punching; it was usually defeated by teamwork, emotional intelligence, or using a fashion accessory as a tool.

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Totally Spies! was a Trojan horse. It looked like a commercial for a doll line, but it was actually a critique of celebrity culture and over-consumption.

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