This. You also reminded me that often times these heroines are frequently able to afford or in the very least covet (from the perspective of potentially one day owning) x brand of stilettos, or some other material object, and that this classist bias is consistent throughout the genre.

Yes, yes, yes, this. I hadn't considered that, but it is something that is completely true. And it's also completely annoying because it's a very subtle sign that not all readers should feel welcome or able to relate to a heroine in that text, because it's a way of flaunting wealth or at least class status, and there's no need for that.

Also, why are all vampires very rich? No one ever explains what it is that these vampires do to cultivate such wealth that they live in mansions and can do as they please. Don't vampires need jobs, too?

I saw the post, btw. Great post! When I get around to getting over to DW (I'm still trying to hammer out my layout over there), I am so subscribing! :)