Little Miss Media: a conversation about the progressive values of Star Trek

This week on Little Miss, it’s a conversation about why Star Trek was way more progressive than people give it credit for. We’re diving into our favorite episodes, characters, and the moments that proved this franchise was way ahead of its time.We talk about one of the most thought-provoking episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, where Data—an artificial intelligence—is put on trial to determine whether he’s property or a person with individual rights (and why that debate still feels relevant today).We also get into the unexpected social commentary of the Ferengi, including the storyline where Quark’s mother challenges their rigid, male-dominated society by doing the unthinkable: wearing clothes, earning profit, and demanding autonomy. Yes, it’s as layered as it sounds.From gender roles to personhood to power dynamics, we’re breaking down how Star Trek used sci-fi to question real-world norms—and why it still hits.If you love character deep-dives, media analysis, and realizing your favorite shows were smarter than you remembered… this one’s for you.