A reading question/poll about sexuality...

[celandineb]

I'm rereading the Darkover series by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and have been in a discussion with jillbertini where I've noted and have been trying to explain how/why those books (especially but not exclusively Thendara House made me aware of and okay with my not-straight sexuality

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[weepingnaiad]

Well, now that I lost my well-thought out response, you get this one instead... :D

I read at least one series set on Darkover, "Sharra's exile" I think. I enjoyed it. I may not have even noticed non-traditional sexuality in the story when I read it, but my brother is gay and came out before I was twelve, so that was just "normal" for my family, even if it's still not treated as "normal" here in this part of the country.

I do think books that represent a broader spectrum of sexuality will have a positive influence on people, both in accepting others and in accepting themselves.

That's why I think it's important that the media get back into the forefront of such things instead of the very lackluster job that's currently being done.