Anomaly: Women of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Fandom Part 1 and 2

on Sep28 11 in Show Notes Posts by Jen →

In these special two-part Anomaly podcast episodes, Jen and Angela (the hosts of Anomaly) are joined over Skype by Sue, Kasey and Anne (the hosts of Anomaly Supplemental). Also on this call was a special guest: “Bethany” from The Star Wars Report. The hosts range in age from thirty-seven to twenty-one and their life experiences have shaped their opinions, which are all slightly different. The discussion pertained to how they believe females are treated in Sci-Fi, Fantasy and fandom. Are they objectified, elevated or both? Which writers and/or creators do the best job at writing female characters? Who fails completely? The results of the Women of Sci-Fi Survey that was distributed via Twitter, Facebook and the Newsletter reveal exactly what our listeners and staff thought with regards to this topic. The topic of female fans and how they may or may not perpetuate stereotypes is also debated. The conversation then lead to how female writers in Hollywood are faring and how web series like Felicia Day’s The Guild are offering opportunities that are denied to some women through conventional media. Also included: Joss Whedon’s Equality Now speech (at the end of part 2). The tone of the episode is fun, respectful, fair and smart. We think men and women alike, regardless of age, will find the conversation enlightening.

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The two parter will be followed by six episodes that include interviews with: Jessica Mills, Carrie Goldman, Teal Sherer, Marian Call, Mur Lafferty and Mignon Fogarty. Look for those interviews to enter the feed soon.

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