Larissa and Lauren continue their conversation on the troubling portrayal of Star Trek’s mixed race characters from last episode with inaugural guest; cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent. Why did DS9s writers give Tora Ziyal so much dang work to do? Does Spock’s Vulcan heritage make him a more well rounded character? How did Larissa forget about Molly O’Brien!!?
The trio acknowledges Star Trek’s commitment to continuous effort and offers some suggestions for systemic improvement. Tune in!
Additional reading:
Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids on the Women at Warp blog by Larissa.
The Tragic Mulatto Myth by Dr. David Pilgrim.
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