If there are any prejudices, I would say it is against women in general, not just against lesbians. There is no attempt by the US Antarctic Program to be lesbian-affirmative, of which I am aware. I have worked at the US McMurdo Station on the Antarctic continent for three seasons so far. Each year there seem to be more males who gravitate to our circle. There is no concern that we will want anything more than a friendship.
Email is the best way to keep in touch with community from home.
I am grateful to those who write and keep me informed of happenings, and gossip, and events such as the Rainbow Chorus concerts. I was quite involved with them before coming to work down here. We see some seals and maybe some penguins at the end of the summer season. News from home or small care packages from friends are treasured like a long lost love's return. Anything, and everything, is a special gift.