Fact and Science Fiction

This week I discuss the representation and assumptions of gender in science fiction and the real world with special guest, sci-fi nerd and girlfriend of the pod, Jes! We discuss gender in pulp scifi and representation of women and LGBT in sci-fi TV today, including the Bury Your Gays trope and more.Research from 'Decoding Gender in Science Fiction' by Brian Attebery, GLAAD.org and Autostraddle.com. Theme music by The 126ersFollow the pod on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @factandscifi, check out the outline of the episode at factandscifi.blogspot.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.