“The Dos and Don’ts of Diversity” by Elise Marion | 31st May, 2016 | e-Books India.
“Diversity. Recently this buzzword has ignited conversations about representation of minorities and marginalized people in media. Television, movies, books … for a long time, variety wasn’t always readily available, and those who created diverse works often found it difficult to make their voices heard. Now, with campaigns such as #WeNeedDiverseBooks, diverse books and the need for more of them has become the hot topic of conversation at many book conventions, and online in blogs and social media…
- DO avoid stereotypes
- DON’T exoticize or fetishize your characters
- DO ask questions and do your research
- DON’T whitewash your covers
- DON’T be afraid!”
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