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So I just ran into a prompt at 3sentenceficathon and it got me thinking...

What's the situation with female issues in SW (and especially, what is it like for female Jedi)?

There's the whole "Padmé's having twins and doesn't know" thing, but even ignoring that...

So the Prequel Jedi preach their "no attachement, yay celibacy" shtick. Let's also not forget that almost all Jedi were with the Order from age of one or less (and not of their own choice, but a choice made by their parents... anyway). If you extrapolate from here, what's the likelihood they get anything like informative and helpful sex education?

Who tells young Jedi girls about menstruation? Does anyone hold the little nine year old when she starts bleeding and instructs her on using pads (or other options)? Do they get their regular OB/GYN checkups? Do Jedi kids get instruction on contraceptives? What's the Jedi stance on abortions?

How different are things for the various species?

For several hundred years, Yoda (male) is the head of the council the council; you don't see many females there. Is it all hush-hush, look it up on the HoloNet? Older girls pass on (incomplete and inaccurate) information to the younger girls? What about Jedi who get pregnant?

Most fictional universes ignore these questions, and yeah that's debatable, but fair enough... Except Lucas opened this can of works himself with: a) immaculate conception, b) The Tragic Childbirth, and c) the No attachment/celibacy thing.

Are there any essays or fanfics that tackle this?

Title: Their Horrible (Happy) Ending
Medium: Fanart
Fandom: Star Wars
Characters/Pairing: Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, kid
Content Notice: None, I think
Rating: G
Summary: So, they defeated the Emperor. And destroyed the Death Star. They made peace with the Rebellion, brought back democracy and even restored the Jedi Order… Things should be good, right? However, the real challenges in Luke’s life have only begun as he has to keep his murderous father in check in face of unexpected developments… AU, Crack.

A/N: Errr, this fills the prompt “Soft” on my Gen Bingo card. You have to squint though. Lots of squinting required. Explanation under cut.

( Here be art )

Title: Not the Average Mercenary
Author’s Name: sheenianni
Fandoms: Star Wars, White Collar
Spoilers: None really
Characters/Pairings: Leia Organa, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Wilhuff Tarkin, Mon Mothma, Wedge; pre-Leia/Han
Genre: Humor, H/C, drama
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: ~ 5,100
Beta Credit: This story has been beta-read by the wonderful citrinesunset - thank you for your fantastic help and for suggesting the final touches that made this fic better!

Summary: A long time ago, there was a Bureau in the galaxy far away and an FBI agent trying to catch a smuggler. A Star Wars/White Collar fusion, pre-Leia/Han, written for misura’s prompt for the Typhoon Haiyan Fundraiser over at fandomaid.

A/N: See Author’s Note at the end.



(  Despite the odd hour, the centre of New York was full of life, basking in its million lights and busy with taxis transporting people back home from parties and galas. The harbor, on the other hand, was quiet, mostly abandoned except for a few lonely ships here and there. In the dark, the surrounding surfaces glimmered slightly as they were covered in frost, proving that the temperature was several degrees below zero. Pulling her coat closer, Leia tried to preserve the last bits of warmth even as she watched the harbor and the Millennium Orca. )