![]() ![]() AmethystĪmethyst is very short in stature compared to the other Gems and has a curvy body-type. Pearl has an A-type personality and takes a no-nonsense approach when dealing with situations from going on missions with the other Crystal Gems to guiding Steven as he comes of age. ![]() She has a pixie haircut and wears a peplum top with a sash and leggings. Pearl is tall and thin with the dainty, precise mannerisms of a dancer. Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, and Rose Quartz all present as female. This is never something that is pointed out it is something that just is. The things that I enjoy about the show is its portrayal of queer relationships and characters, its interpretation of gender, and its feminist conceptualization.Īlthough the Crystal Gems (and the other gem characters) are technically sexless, they go by the pronouns “she/her.” All the gems have varying degrees of feminine and masculine characteristics and appearances. Most importantly, the show is not preachy and is sometimes very subtle in their delivery of these truth gems – no pun intended. Within this super unique premise, Steven Universe deals with many important concepts, but in a way that children can understand and people of all ages can relate to. Every episode, Steven, and the Crystal Gems have adventures in their town, Beach City, in the universe, and beyond. Steven has a best friend named Connie and a neighborhood full of interesting characters. Steven’s human father, Greg, is also a big part of his life although he doesn’t live with him. Steven’s mother, Rose Quartz, was a Crystal Gem too but she had to give up her human form so that Steven could come into existence. If you haven’t seen it, in a nutshell, Steven Universeis about a boy named Steven who is being raised by his mother’s best friends, and defenders of the earth, the Crystal Gems (CG’s), Pearl, Amethyst, and Garnet. Yes, it’s a cartoon created for kids, but it has a lot more heart than a lot of children’s shows, all while keeping it interesting and exciting. OK, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but I’m confident in saying that if I had this show growing up, it definitely would have. ![]()
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