#literally so much of narrative convention is based on awful biases. there are character archetypes that are just Caricatures.
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I do think it's a really valuable exercise for anyone to build a habit where you like... When a dark-skinned character skeeves you out, just take a second to ask yourself where that's coming from. Is it canon character traits or conjecture? Would you react the same way if they were light-skinned?
Maybe, at the end of it, you might be able to pinpoint a real personal reason why you're averse to the character. And that's fair! I just think we all benefit from being honest with ourselves. Sometimes a reflex happens so quietly, you don't notice unless someone points it out. It literally happens to everyone once in a while--lifelong conditioning doesn't go away just because you realized it's wrong to think those things consciously. Don't be so afraid of being wrong that you never examine yourself!
#normalize asking yourself if youre just being an asshole#sometimes you are!! its inevitable!! learning to take it in stride is one of the most important skills in life#especially when it comes to media and stories#literally so much of narrative convention is based on awful biases. there are character archetypes that are just Caricatures.
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