Diversity in Science Fiction
Real talk - Readers, when reading about fictional worlds, do you view those spheres through the lens of Earth standards surrounding diversity?
For instance, my sci-fi debut "Apex Five" takes place in an alternate Plane and so although many of the main characters would be considered diverse to our standards (LGBTQ, race, etc), this was not a conscious effort. Simply a happy coincidence, and one I am very happy with.
Writers - do you purposely include diversity in your fictional worlds or only stories with settings involving humans on Earth?
For instance, my sci-fi debut "Apex Five" takes place in an alternate Plane and so although many of the main characters would be considered diverse to our standards (LGBTQ, race, etc), this was not a conscious effort. Simply a happy coincidence, and one I am very happy with.
Writers - do you purposely include diversity in your fictional worlds or only stories with settings involving humans on Earth?
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J.C.
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Sep 11, 2019 02:35PM
I think that it is a natural progression to view both alternate and future worlds as being more inclusive. Science fiction, in general, always has an element of improvement!
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