Show Notes:

Cynthia sits down with Dr. Sherry Ginn, the current president of the Pop Culture Association (PCA) and a renowned scholar in pop culture and science fiction. Recorded live at the PCA National Conference in Chicago, the discussion covers a range of topics, including the evolution of science fiction in popular culture, the enduring legacy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the complexities surrounding Dollhouse. Dr. Ginn shares her insights on female representation and role models in science fiction, the intersections of feminism and diversity, and the challenges posed by male writers and showrunners in the genre. As a tireless editor and author, Dr. Ginn blends her passion for sci-fi with her expertise in neuroscience and psychology, offering thoughtful analyses on previously under-explored topics. Tune in to explore the worlds of science fiction television and the powerful roles women play within them.

• Guest: Dr. Sherry Ginn, President of the Pop Culture Association
• Location: PCA National Conference, Chicago
• Topics Discussed:
• • Evolution of science fiction in popular culture
  • Legacy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • Issues with Dollhouse
  • Female representation and role models in sci-fi
  • Feminism, diversity, and inclusion in pop culture
  • Challenges with male writers and showrunners in science fiction
• Dr. Ginn’s Contributions:
• • Expertise in neuroscience research and psychology
  • Written works on women in sci-fi and sex in science fiction
  • Notable works include Our Space, Our Place and Power and Control in the Television Worlds of Joss Whedon

Thanks for listening!

CONTACT DR. GINN and the POP CULTURE ASSOCIATION*

Website – https://pcaaca.org/

e-mail – sherry@pcaaca.org

*formerly the Pop Culture Association / American Culture Association

SELECT WRITTEN WORKS

Our Space, Our Place: Women in the Worlds of Science Fiction Television by Sherry Ginn, PhD – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2085421.Our_Space_Our_Place

Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse: Confounding Purpose, Confusing Identity by Sherry Ginn, PhD
– https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/joss-whedons-dollhouse-sherry-ginn/1118329342

Power and Control in the Television Worlds of Joss Whedon by Sherry Ginn, PhD
– https://www.acappellabooks.com/pages/books/228952/sherry-ginn/power-and-control-in-the-television-worlds-of-joss-whedon

Being a Girl with The Doctor: Essays in the Feminine in Doctor Who (Edited by Gillian I. Leitch and Sherry Ginn)
– https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/being-a-girl-with-the-doctor/

To Boldly Stay: Essays on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Edited by Sherry Ginn and Michael G. Cornelius)
– https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/to-boldly-stay/

The Sex is Out of This World: Essays on the Carnal Side of Science Fiction (Edited by Sherry Ginn and Michael G. Cornelius)
– https://www.abebooks.com/9780786466856/Sex-Out-World-Essays-Carnal-0786466855/plp