In a generation of movies, television and media scrapping for rights, attention and equality, a new kind of role model is emerging: the funny woman. No longer the sidekick in a romantic comedy about the hot blonde, the funny woman has taken the spotlight. Sometimes she is still a hot blonde, though.

Along with this new role model is her story, and we've recently seen the slow release of autobiographies by talented, funny women. Specifically, Tina Fey's "Bossypants," Mindy Kaling's "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?" and Amy Poehler's "Yes Please" have all been on the New York Times Bestseller list, and it makes sense. Who wouldn't want a little look into their minds? What woman (or even man) wouldn't want to befriend them or follow their paths to "30 Rock," "The Office," "Parks and Recreation" or "The Mindy Project" and eventually write a book about it?

And to take a literal page from Mindy Kaling's book, here are a list of title options I've come up with to name my autobiography:

• "Is It My Turn To Write A Book?"
• "Help! My Hair is Eating Things Again"
• "The Winds of Winter" (It doesn't look like that "Game of Thrones" book sequel is coming out anytime soon, and someone should use that title.)
• "Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate"
• "Did I Say That Out Loud? An Anthology of Awkward Moments"

And why, might you ask, are these women such positive feminist role models? It's because they're good at what they do. They're witty, strong and take no nonsense from a male-dominated industry.

They actually use their femininity to their comedic advantage when necessary.

And perhaps most importantly, these women, when asked, don't even bother debating their merits as comedians based on their gender because they know the question is absurd.

"Anything put into question whether women are funny or funny writers, I can't comment on because it's just so ridiculous. It kind of keeps the argument alive. I said in my book, it's a nonsensical argument that we choose to keep alive by commenting on. It's just beneath everyone by having it be a debate." - Mindy Kaling

These women comedians are such good role models because they sink or swim based on their merits rather than their looks or their gender. It doesn't matter if you're the prettiest girl in the room or the staff is entirely male dominated; if you're not funny, you're not going to make the cut. And if you are funny and you have the skills, you're going to be respected and able to conquer your dreams. Obviously other professions other than comedy are solely merit based, and (even more obviously) all professions should be. But the fact that their field leads these ladies into the spotlight makes them a visible role model for anyone to do anything as long as they have the drive, determination and skill necessary.

When it comes to gender equality, you can’t just demand to be treated a certain way (even though it may be what you deserve). You have to make everyone treat you in a certain way. That’s just the way the world works. You have to make them respect you through your actions rather than sit around and complain and squawk about how things aren’t fair, and that’s exactly what these women did. When describing their climbs to the top of the comedic ladder, their autobiographies make no mention of the role of their female gender. They discuss the difficulties of being a comedian as if gender did not affect their professional lives because gender should not affect their professional lives. No complaining and no noise. Well, a lot of noise, do you know these ladies? But you get the picture. They went out into the world and took what they wanted without a second thought and put themselves on the same playing field as their male counterparts on their own terms. They aren’t famous and good at what they do because they’re funny women. They’re famous and good at what they do because they’re funny, period. And isn’t that what equality is all about?

And once those women got to the top, they continue to be role models by simply being themselves. If they have an issue with the male-dominated industry, they express those views through comedy in order to make a point and fight for what they believe in. They are unabashedly themselves, expressing as much femininity as they want or do not want and demanding respect through skill. Mindy Kaling is a successful writer who loves to shop. Amy Poehler is a mother who makes bathroom jokes and swears on television. Tina Fey is a beautiful woman who pretends that her arms are monstrous and hairy on the cover of her book. The point is: these women teach the world that you can be whoever you want to be and fight for what you want. Because you can do whatever you want and still be a woman, and being a woman does not define who you are or what you do.

So, if you haven't read any of these books yet, I would highly suggest it no matter who you are. Because no matter who you are, these comedians are hilarious and have something to say about life in general that we could all learn from. They also have some pretty funny punchlines that you would be a complete fool to miss.