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Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars: An Anthology
In 1977, Star Wars blazed across the screen to become one of the highest grossing and most beloved movies of all time, spawning an unprecedented merchandising phenomenon. It was followed by two sequels and three prequels, all of which became blockbusters. Comic books, novels, graphic novels, and magazines devoted to the films added to the mythology of George Lucas's creation. Despite the impact of the franchise on popular culture, however, discussion of the films from a scholarly perspective has not kept pace with the films. In Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars: An Anthology, Douglas Brode and Leah Deyneka have assembled a provocative collection of essays exploring some of the more intriguing aspects of the Star Wars phenomenon. Contributors to the volume tackle such hot topics as race and racism in the Star Wars galaxy, Judeo-Christian and Eastern religious themes, homosexual romance, and philosophical and political implications--both earthbound and otherworldly. These essays interpret the Star Wars universe from a variety of perspectives--including feminist and Freudian--offering insights from writers who bring a new passion to the subject. A companion volume to Myth, Media, and Culture in Star Wars, Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars is an authoritative anthology incorporating scholarly analysis with engaging insights. It will engross readers, both fans and scholars alike.
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192 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2012
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January 25, 2018
Such a great read!
I enjoyed how the collection of essays covered different aspects of the multifaceted franchise. Of particular interest to me was the essay examining the political and psychological implications of the films.
I enjoyed how the collection of essays covered different aspects of the multifaceted franchise. Of particular interest to me was the essay examining the political and psychological implications of the films.
March 16, 2026
What the hell I just read. The compilation of various essays and I wonder who those people were taking to write such gems like:
Children can develop anal-sadistic fantasies in which objects are attacked
by poisoned or explosive fecal matter. An example of this in Lucas’s work
is Leia physically chained to Jabba the Hutt, a symbolic characterization
of excrement. This occurs because the child’s fear of his own internal pro-
cesses becomes too great and he must project this fear into the external
world. Therefore, the child will equate his organs, feces, and other internal
processes and objects with external objects.
or
Stronger than before, it is now Luke who at the key mo-
ment “castrates” Vader’s hand in oedipal retaliation.
Children can develop anal-sadistic fantasies in which objects are attacked
by poisoned or explosive fecal matter. An example of this in Lucas’s work
is Leia physically chained to Jabba the Hutt, a symbolic characterization
of excrement. This occurs because the child’s fear of his own internal pro-
cesses becomes too great and he must project this fear into the external
world. Therefore, the child will equate his organs, feces, and other internal
processes and objects with external objects.
or
Stronger than before, it is now Luke who at the key mo-
ment “castrates” Vader’s hand in oedipal retaliation.
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December 2, 2012
Was an interesting collection of essays regarding the 6 Star Wars movies. I always find it amazing what people can read into and extrapolate for things such as films, and this is no exception. However, it does now make me want to watch the films again to see what they picked up, although this wont change my own view of the films, or enjoyment....
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