What happens when Star Trek tries to depict societies dominated by women? We discuss the various Trek matriarchies, from the sirens of “The Lorelei Signal,” to the straw feminists of “Angel One” to the sexy matriarchy of “Bound.”
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Hosts: Jarrah, Andi and Grace
Editor: Jarrah
Transcription: Grace
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Notes and References:
- Mental Floss on real matriarchal societies on Earth today
- Matriarchy tropes described at TVtropes.com
- Annnd Riker compared to a 1980s figure skater, from Jarrah’s trekkiefeminist review of “Angel One”
Nice outfit, Riker! lol