To give students a sense of the perspective taken by popular science fiction literature, Theison showed slides of sci-fi magazine covers taken from the earlier part of the century. While sex between two species is rarely found on earth, the illustrations on magazine covers alluded to physical attraction between alien creatures and human females, Theison said. Theison told students all of the slides he would use in his presentation were sexist. Theison pointed to the sexual dimorphism in space suits, which was apparent in the magazine covers. Men wore functional boots, protective helmets and baggy space suits, while women donned high-heeled boots and did not wear space suits.
Guys are equipped to do business in space.
Scientists can now envision space colonies that will be inhabited by ordinary people, Theison said. This may be a reality in the near future. All articles and materials contained herein are property of the Diamondback newspaper, copyright 1998. If you'd like to reprint or reuse them, please contact us .