Lucas and the Sea: Fishers and Portsmen

I guess there's really only two female characters in Star Wars. It's a pretty male-centric universe. There's no mention of femal Jedi in the original (Leia has the power but, you know, she's a female). And even in the new one the females aren't main characters. This really only leaves Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Amidala (Natalie Portman). Both play essentially the same character. Strong-willed, defiant, and, of course, attractive. I don't think Lucas is much of a feminist.

Leia, Carrie Fisher (L) and Amidala, Natalie Portman (R)

The "Many" Women of Star Wars