Do we see more people of color in romance, or in scifi? How about romantic sci-fi? Does it matter?
Let's hear your opinions in the comments below. It's something we need to talk about.
See, within the last few years #representationmatters,#weneeddiversebooks, and other hashtags have surged in popularity on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram as the world becomes more conscious of the need for racially egalitarian representation in media.
Showcasing people of color in fully-fleshed roles, rather than type-casting for minor roles by race, creates a social and cultural environment that’s conducive to inspiring dreams, better behavior, and kindness in everyone.
Or does it? Let's talk about color in romance and scifi over at the7thmatrix.com:
https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2017/3/19/falling-in-love-in-science-fiction
Let's hear your opinions in the comments below. It's something we need to talk about.
See, within the last few years #representationmatters,#weneeddiversebooks, and other hashtags have surged in popularity on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram as the world becomes more conscious of the need for racially egalitarian representation in media.
Showcasing people of color in fully-fleshed roles, rather than type-casting for minor roles by race, creates a social and cultural environment that’s conducive to inspiring dreams, better behavior, and kindness in everyone.
Or does it? Let's talk about color in romance and scifi over at the7thmatrix.com:
https://www.the7thmatrix.com/blog/2017/3/19/falling-in-love-in-science-fiction
