A sci-fi case history

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Hilary Palencar explores her addiction to the television series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' in her book 'Confessions of a Trekoholic.' She became very attached to the show during a difficult time in her life, but also felt a certain shame in becoming a Trekkie. In addition, she began detecting misogyny and sexism in how female characters were treated. However, it is proposed that Palencar's analysis of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' is flawed because she makes little reference to the outside world and appears to have failed to make the distinction between science fiction and visual 'sci-fi' fantasy.

Psychological aspects, Television viewers, Confessions of a Trekoholic (Book), Star Trek: The Next Generation (Television program), Palencar, Hilary

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'In the Cage' and the queer effects of gay history

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Henry James's 'In the Cage' tries to identify the queerness which manifests itself in an discerning observer with the knowledge of sexual scandals. James records the queer apprehensions of disgrace or 'ripple effects' that affect people on the periphery of illicit situations. The book is James's response to the sexual scandals and the Oscar Wilde trials of the 1890s. James's loathing and fascination with Wilde's homosexuality is represented in the heterosexual, adulterous affair between Lady Bradeen and Captain Everard.

Analysis, James, Henry (American writer, 1843-1916), Gay literature, In the Cage (Book)

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A brief history of hair

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A professor discusses about the hatred she had for her own hair as it requires a lot of attention like shampooing, and combing. The transformation that took place with regards to her hair in different years is discussed in detail.

Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Toilet preparations, Hair Preparations, Evaluation, Self-perception, Hair care preparations, Self perception

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