We just had this discussion on the WIG (womyn in gaming) mailing list. The
other homosexual trek episode is the one in which Dr. Crusher falls in love
with a guy/symbiotic who then gets a female body. She had a major problem
with this...
Becca
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Smith <jrfss@CLASSIC.MSN.COM>
To: FEMINISTSF@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU <FEMINISTSF@LISTSERV.UIC.EDU>
Date: Monday, November 10, 1997 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: [*FSFFU*] Star Trek Women
>You know Star Trek has "tried" homosexuality in a few episodes...there was
the
>infamous episode between Dax and her ex-lover. There was that screen kiss
>that probably sent to censors in paroxysms of fear. Also the Riker and uh
I
>don't remember what she/he was...episode. That was the official original
>homosexual try...and I think there was one other...but I forget. I don't
>think it's so awful if the character becomes a lesbian...but I wonder if
they
>aren't trying to capitalize on "ellen."
> About this clothing thing again...I think it is great, fine,
fantastic to
>dress as you like (remember the movie "the Accused" with Jodie Foster?
>fabulous take on this very issue). However, one must realize as I believe
>Susan pointed out...those clothes carry meaning. Which is why on Melrose
Place
>or Friends or whatever Jiggle show you look at, women show their bits...for
>sex appeal. Plain and simple. I would hope that people could rise above
>commodizing themselves like pieces of meat, and demonstrate at least a
modicum
>of depth. I think Jodie Foster carries it off well. If a woman knows how
>people see their clothing...why not invent or subvert rather than trying to
>follow what is expected of them?
>Julien
>
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