Nomi Liron wrote:
>
> I am a great fan of Tepper, but one thing that really bothers me is
> her implied stance against homosexuality. It is really apparent in passages
> in "Gate to Women's Country" where "gay syndrome" is explained as having
> originated from abnormal hormone levels during pregnancy. In the new society
> the women build and create from the ashes of the old, "gay syndrome" was
> identified and corrected at birth.
> I have generally found Sci Fi writers to be more open to alternative
> forms of sexuality, so the sentiment puzzles me.
> Does anyone else have difficulties with this issue?
>
> drink water, nomi
Nomi I must say it depends greatly on individuals. I for one am
uncomfortble with gays[ doesn't mean I'll go gay bashing], it's just the
way I am but I'm fine with lesbians. I have noticed that a lot, most
people are fine with homosexuality in the opposite sex. I agree though
usually authors are a little more open but then it also depends on the
section of SF aimed at.
Jay
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