Q.QUUX@[36.48.0.1] (05/19/85)
From: Alderson@Score First, let us not judge Heinlein's CHARACTERS' actions by our own standards: In _Stranger in a Strange Land_, the "girls" PUT UP with Jubal, because of his advanced age. Further, Gillian's reaction to Digby's "little lady" was due to her dislike of what she perceived as his attempt to take VMS away from his family--NOT because she had read Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, and Germaine Greer. Second, Allucquere was STILL as tough and free-spirited as before her marriage; she just played the same game that most (all?) of Heinlein's female characters do: The male ape is appeased by my appearing to be infantile and therefore helpless, so since I enjoy his company, I'll play along until I get tired of it. Before the flames go on, please note that I am making no statements here about my own beliefs one way of another.... Rich Alderson@Score -------