I think I am finally getting around to realizing why Willis is important, or has been important to the field. She is very much a disciple of Heinlein, but thankfully her politics don't make me cringe, and she is far less confrontational. In fact, a story like this is a winner because of the very many viewpoints it shows, and while Willis's stance is very clear, she does not shove it down your throat. It's also one of the most witty science fiction stories I have read. If I were to come up with a list of 'feminist' SF stories, it would most definitely include this one.
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